CTU
Chengdu
China
3,319 km
2,063 miles
KGF
Karaganda
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,319 km
2,063 mi / 1,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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CTU KGF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sary-Arka International Airport
IATA Code CTU KGF
ICAO Code ZUUU UAKK
City Chengdu Karaganda
Country China Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Almaty
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,766 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.670000, 73.330000

Chengdu (CTU) to Karaganda (KGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) in Karaganda, Kazakhstan is 3,319 kilometers (2,063 miles / 1,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 11:57 in Karaganda. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karaganda (KGF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Sary-Arka International Airport (KGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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