CTU
Chengdu
China
1,240 km
771 miles
XKH
Xieng Khouang
Laos
Distance
1,240 km
771 mi / 670 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CTU XKH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Xieng Khouang Airport
IATA Code CTU XKH
ICAO Code ZUUU VLXK
City Chengdu Xieng Khouang
Country China Laos
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 19.450000, 103.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) in Xieng Khouang, Laos is 1,240 kilometers (771 miles / 670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:16 in Chengdu, it's 01:16 in Xieng Khouang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,820 feet between the two airports. Xieng Khouang Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Xieng Khouang (XKH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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