CTU
Chengdu
China
3,918 km
2,435 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,918 km
2,435 mi / 2,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CTU OAH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code CTU OAH
ICAO Code ZUUU OASD
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.390000, 62.260000

Chengdu (CTU) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 3,918 kilometers (2,435 miles / 2,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in Chengdu, it's 21:14 in Shindand Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,148 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 83° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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