CTU
Chengdu
China
5,557 km
3,453 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
5,557 km
3,453 mi / 3,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CTU IHN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code CTU IHN
ICAO Code ZUUU OYQN
City Chengdu Qishn
Country China Yemen
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Aden
Elevation 1,625 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 15.420000, 51.680000

Chengdu (CTU) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 5,557 kilometers (3,453 miles / 3,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:25 in Chengdu, it's 12:25 in Qishn. 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 1,527 feet between the two airports. Qishn Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Qishn (IHN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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