CTU
Chengdu
China
3,071 km
1,909 miles
SGA
Sheghnan
Afghanistan
Distance
3,071 km
1,909 mi / 1,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CTU SGA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sheghnan Airport
IATA Code CTU SGA
ICAO Code ZUUU OASN
City Chengdu Sheghnan
Country China Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,700 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.570000, 71.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sheghnan (SGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 3,071 kilometers (1,909 miles / 1,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Chengdu, it's 02:26 in Sheghnan. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,075 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 95° (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 Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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