CTU
Chengdu
China
2,952 km
1,834 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
2,952 km
1,834 mi / 1,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CTU UKB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code CTU UKB
ICAO Code ZUUU RJBE
City Chengdu Kobe
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,625 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.630000, 135.220000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 2,952 kilometers (1,834 miles / 1,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Chengdu, it's 22:20 in Kobe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,603 feet between the two airports. Kobe Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kobe (UKB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 270° (west). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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