CTU
Chengdu
China
3,215 km
1,998 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
3,215 km
1,998 mi / 1,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LDU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code CTU LDU
ICAO Code ZUUU WBKD
City Chengdu Lahad Datu
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 1,625 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.030000, 118.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 3,215 kilometers (1,998 miles / 1,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Chengdu, it's 04:11 in Lahad Datu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,580 feet between the two airports. Lahad Datu Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lahad Datu (LDU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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