CTU
Chengdu
China
6,876 km
4,273 miles
SZR
Stara Zagora
Bulgaria
Distance
6,876 km
4,273 mi / 3,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

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CTU SZR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Stara Zagora Airport
IATA Code CTU SZR
ICAO Code ZUUU LBSZ
City Chengdu Stara Zagora
Country China Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Sofia
Elevation 1,625 ft 558 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.380000, 25.660000

Chengdu (CTU) to Stara Zagora (SZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is 6,876 kilometers (4,273 miles / 3,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 12:33 in Chengdu, it's 06:33 in Stara Zagora. 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 1,067 feet between the two airports. Stara Zagora Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Stara Zagora (SZR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 73° (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 Stara Zagora Airport (SZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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