CTU
Chengdu
China
2,966 km
1,843 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
2,966 km
1,843 mi / 1,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
75°
east northeast

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CTU SHM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code CTU SHM
ICAO Code ZUUU RJBD
City Chengdu Shirahama
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,625 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.660000, 135.360000

Chengdu (CTU) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 2,966 kilometers (1,843 miles / 1,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Chengdu, it's 01:38 in Shirahama.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,327 feet between the two airports. Nanki Shirahama Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Shirahama (SHM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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