CTU
Chengdu
China
6,240 km
3,877 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
6,240 km
3,877 mi / 3,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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CTU SYE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code CTU SYE
ICAO Code ZUUU OYSH
City Chengdu Sadah
Country China Yemen
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Aden
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.970000, 43.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 6,240 kilometers (3,877 miles / 3,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Chengdu, it's 19:01 in Sadah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,313 feet between the two airports. Sadah Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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