CTU
Chengdu
China
2,940 km
1,827 miles
ISB
Islamabad
Pakistan
Distance
2,940 km
1,827 mi / 1,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU ISB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Islamabad International Airport
IATA Code CTU ISB
ICAO Code ZUUU OPIS
City Chengdu Islamabad
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,761 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.550000, 72.830000

Chengdu (CTU) to Islamabad (ISB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) in Islamabad, Pakistan is 2,940 kilometers (1,827 miles / 1,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Chengdu, it's 00:55 in Islamabad. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Islamabad (ISB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 88° (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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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