CTU
Chengdu
China
6,706 km
4,167 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
6,706 km
4,167 mi / 3,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SLS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code CTU SLS
ICAO Code ZUUU LBSS
City Chengdu Silistra
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,625 ft 351 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 44.060000, 27.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 6,706 kilometers (4,167 miles / 3,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Bulgaria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Chengdu, it's 20:37 in Silistra. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,274 feet between the two airports. Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Silistra (SLS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 75° (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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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