CTU
Chengdu
China
4,771 km
2,965 miles
GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,771 km
2,965 mi / 2,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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CTU GUW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Atyrau International Airport
IATA Code CTU GUW
ICAO Code ZUUU UATG
City Chengdu Atyrau
Country China Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Oral
Elevation 1,625 ft -72 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.120000, 51.820000

Chengdu (CTU) to Atyrau (GUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan is 4,771 kilometers (2,965 miles / 2,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Kazakhstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Chengdu, it's 13:17 in Atyrau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,697 feet between the two airports. Atyrau International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Atyrau (GUW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Atyrau International Airport (GUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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