CTU
Chengdu
China
4,124 km
2,562 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
4,124 km
2,562 mi / 2,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CTU NCU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code CTU NCU
ICAO Code ZUUU UTNN
City Chengdu Nukus
Country China Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 1,625 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.490000, 59.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 4,124 kilometers (2,562 miles / 2,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Chengdu, it's 13:17 in Nukus. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Nukus Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nukus (NCU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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