CTU
Chengdu
China
2,144 km
1,332 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
2,144 km
1,332 mi / 1,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU VNS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code CTU VNS
ICAO Code ZUUU VEBN
City Chengdu Varanasi
Country China India
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,625 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 25.450000, 82.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 2,144 kilometers (1,332 miles / 1,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:10 in Chengdu, it's 23:40 in Varanasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 70° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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