CTU
Chengdu
China
5,280 km
3,281 miles
TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
Distance
5,280 km
3,281 mi / 2,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

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CTU TBZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tabriz International Airport
IATA Code CTU TBZ
ICAO Code ZUUU OITT
City Chengdu Tabriz
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,459 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.130000, 46.230000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tabriz (TBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran is 5,280 kilometers (3,281 miles / 2,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Chengdu, it's 20:15 in Tabriz. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,834 feet between the two airports. Tabriz International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tabriz (TBZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 81° (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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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