CTU
Chengdu
China
4,886 km
3,036 miles
IFN
Isfahan
Iran
Distance
4,886 km
3,036 mi / 2,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CTU IFN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport
IATA Code CTU IFN
ICAO Code ZUUU OIFM
City Chengdu Isfahan
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,059 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.750000, 51.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to Isfahan (IFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran is 4,886 kilometers (3,036 miles / 2,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:57 in Chengdu, it's 10:27 in Isfahan. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,434 feet between the two airports. Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International 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 Isfahan (IFN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 78° (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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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