CTU
Chengdu
China
1,555 km
966 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
1,555 km
966 mi / 840 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
44°
northeast

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CTU PEK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CTU PEK
ICAO Code ZUUU ZBAA
City Chengdu Beijing
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.080000, 116.580000

Chengdu (CTU) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 1,555 kilometers (966 miles / 840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Chengdu, it's 13:58 in Beijing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,509 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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