CTU
Chengdu
China
2,480 km
1,541 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
2,480 km
1,541 mi / 1,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

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CTU YIN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code CTU YIN
ICAO Code ZUUU ZWYN
City Chengdu Yining
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.960000, 81.330000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 2,480 kilometers (1,541 miles / 1,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Chengdu, it's 18:29 in Yining.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Yining Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Yining (YIN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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