CTU
Chengdu
China
4,202 km
2,611 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
4,202 km
2,611 mi / 2,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CTU XBJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code CTU XBJ
ICAO Code ZUUU OIMB
City Chengdu Birjand
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.900000, 59.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 4,202 kilometers (2,611 miles / 2,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 23:25 in Chengdu, it's 18:55 in Birjand. 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 3,327 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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