CTU
Chengdu
China
6,353 km
3,947 miles
ESB
Ankara
Turkey
Distance
6,353 km
3,947 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU ESB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Esenboga International Airport
IATA Code CTU ESB
ICAO Code ZUUU LTAC
City Chengdu Ankara
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,125 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.130000, 33.000000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ankara (ESB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey is 6,353 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Chengdu, it's 23:31 in Ankara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,500 feet between the two airports. Esenboga International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Ankara (ESB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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