CTU
Chengdu
China
6,898 km
4,286 miles
IGL
Izmir
Turkey
Distance
6,898 km
4,286 mi / 3,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CTU IGL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cigli Airport
IATA Code CTU IGL
ICAO Code ZUUU LTBL
City Chengdu Izmir
Country China Turkey
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 38.510000, 27.010000

Chengdu (CTU) to Izmir (IGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cigli Airport (IGL) in Izmir, Turkey is 6,898 kilometers (4,286 miles / 3,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 15:30 in Chengdu, it's 10:30 in Izmir. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Cigli Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Izmir (IGL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 72° (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 Cigli Airport (IGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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