CTU
Chengdu
China
5,277 km
3,279 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,277 km
3,279 mi / 2,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

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CTU QJB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code CTU QJB
ICAO Code ZUUU OEJB
City Chengdu Jubail
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.040000, 49.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 5,277 kilometers (3,279 miles / 2,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:56 in Chengdu, it's 19:56 in Jubail. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Jubail Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Jubail (QJB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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