CTU
Chengdu
China
6,284 km
3,905 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,284 km
3,905 mi / 3,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
281°
west

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CTU MED
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code CTU MED
ICAO Code ZUUU OEMA
City Chengdu Medina
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.550000, 39.710000

Chengdu (CTU) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 6,284 kilometers (3,905 miles / 3,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Chengdu, it's 03:26 in Medina. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 68° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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