CTU
Chengdu
China
4,999 km
3,106 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
4,999 km
3,106 mi / 2,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

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CTU RAS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code CTU RAS
ICAO Code ZUUU OIGG
City Chengdu Rasht
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft -40 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.320000, 49.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 4,999 kilometers (3,106 miles / 2,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 01:38 in Chengdu, it's 21:08 in Rasht. 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 1,665 feet between the two airports. Sardar-e-Jangal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Rasht (RAS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 82° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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