CTU
Chengdu
China
4,918 km
3,056 miles
PYK
Payam Airport
Iran
Distance
4,918 km
3,056 mi / 2,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CTU PYK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Payam Airport
IATA Code CTU PYK
ICAO Code ZUUU OIIP
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.780000, 50.830000

Chengdu (CTU) to Payam Airport (PYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Payam Airport (PYK) in Payam Airport, Iran is 4,918 kilometers (3,056 miles / 2,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:18 in Chengdu, it's 14:48 in Payam Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,545 feet between the two airports. Payam Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Payam Airport (PYK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 81° (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 Payam Airport (PYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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