CTU
Chengdu
China
6,888 km
4,280 miles
SBZ
Sibiu
Romania
Distance
6,888 km
4,280 mi / 3,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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CTU SBZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sibiu International Airport
IATA Code CTU SBZ
ICAO Code ZUUU LRSB
City Chengdu Sibiu
Country China Romania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.790000, 24.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sibiu (SBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) in Sibiu, Romania is 6,888 kilometers (4,280 miles / 3,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Chengdu, it's 12:28 in Sibiu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Sibiu (SBZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 74° (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 Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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