CTU
Chengdu
China
5,892 km
3,661 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,892 km
3,661 mi / 3,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CTU SHW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code CTU SHW
ICAO Code ZUUU OESH
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 17.470000, 47.120000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 5,892 kilometers (3,661 miles / 3,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:42 in Chengdu, it's 22:42 in Sharurah Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 64° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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