CTU
Chengdu
China
5,268 km
3,274 miles
SDG
Sanandaj Airport
Iran
Distance
5,268 km
3,274 mi / 2,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CTU SDG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sanandaj Airport
IATA Code CTU SDG
ICAO Code ZUUU OICS
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,522 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.250000, 47.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sanandaj Airport (SDG) in Sanandaj Airport, Iran is 5,268 kilometers (3,274 miles / 2,845 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 23:45 in Chengdu, it's 19:15 in Sanandaj 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 2,897 feet between the two airports. Sanandaj Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sanandaj Airport (SDG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sanandaj Airport (SDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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