CTU
Chengdu
China
785 km
488 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
785 km
488 mi / 424 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU ZHY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code CTU ZHY
ICAO Code ZUUU ZLZW
City Chengdu Zhongwei
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 37.570000, 105.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 785 kilometers (488 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 03:41 in Chengdu, it's 03:41 in Zhongwei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,577 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou Airport 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 Zhongwei (ZHY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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