CTU
Chengdu
China
2,994 km
1,860 miles
SWN
Sahiwal
Pakistan
Distance
2,994 km
1,860 mi / 1,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

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CTU SWN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sahiwal Airport
IATA Code CTU SWN
ICAO Code ZUUU OPSW
City Chengdu Sahiwal
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 1,625 ft 570 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 31.890000, 72.390000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sahiwal (SWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sahiwal Airport (SWN) in Sahiwal, Pakistan is 2,994 kilometers (1,860 miles / 1,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:27 in Chengdu, it's 17:27 in Sahiwal. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,055 feet between the two airports. Sahiwal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sahiwal (SWN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 84° (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 Sahiwal Airport (SWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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