CTU
Chengdu
China
2,959 km
1,839 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
2,959 km
1,839 mi / 1,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU TLB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code CTU TLB
ICAO Code ZUUU OPTA
City Chengdu Tarbela
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.990000, 72.610000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 2,959 kilometers (1,839 miles / 1,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 18:11 in Chengdu, it's 15:11 in Tarbela. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 89° (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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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