CTU
Chengdu
China
5,713 km
3,550 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
5,713 km
3,550 mi / 3,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CTU IQA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code CTU IQA
ICAO Code ZUUU ORAA
City Chengdu Hit
Country China Iraq
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 1,625 ft 618 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.790000, 42.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 5,713 kilometers (3,550 miles / 3,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Chengdu, it's 14:05 in Hit. 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 1,007 feet between the two airports. Al Asad Air Base sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) 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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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