CTU
Chengdu
China
963 km
598 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
963 km
598 mi / 520 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
343°
north northwest

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CTU YZY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code CTU YZY
ICAO Code ZUUU ZLZY
City Chengdu Zhangye
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.810000, 100.660000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 963 kilometers (598 miles / 520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 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 00:08 in Chengdu, it's 00:08 in Zhangye.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,655 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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