BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
1,691 km
1,051 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
1,691 km
1,051 mi / 913 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
70°
east northeast

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BIR CTU
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BIR CTU
ICAO Code VNVT ZUUU
City Biratnagar Chengdu
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 236 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 30.580000, 103.950000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 1,691 kilometers (1,051 miles / 913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Biratnagar, it's 10:29 in Chengdu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,389 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Biratnagar Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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