CTU
Chengdu
China
3,262 km
2,027 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
3,262 km
2,027 mi / 1,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CTU OAI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code CTU OAI
ICAO Code ZUUU OAIX
City Chengdu Bagram
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.950000, 69.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 3,262 kilometers (2,027 miles / 1,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 23:34 in Chengdu, it's 20:04 in Bagram. 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 3,270 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 89° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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