CTU
Chengdu
China
3,484 km
2,165 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
3,484 km
2,165 mi / 1,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

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CTU SKD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code CTU SKD
ICAO Code ZUUU UTSS
City Chengdu Samarkand
Country China Uzbekistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 39.700000, 66.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 3,484 kilometers (2,165 miles / 1,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:48 in Chengdu, it's 22:48 in Samarkand. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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