CTU
Chengdu
China
3,659 km
2,274 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
3,659 km
2,274 mi / 1,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
228°
southwest

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CTU KTY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code CTU KTY
ICAO Code ZUUU VCCN
City Chengdu Kalutara
Country China Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Colombo
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 6.550000, 79.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 3,659 kilometers (2,274 miles / 1,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Chengdu, it's 23:57 in Kalutara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Katukurunda Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kalutara (KTY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 40° (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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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