CTU
Chengdu
China
3,533 km
2,195 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
3,533 km
2,195 mi / 1,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CTU MSJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code CTU MSJ
ICAO Code ZUUU RJSM
City Chengdu Misawa
Country China Japan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,625 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 40.700000, 141.370000

Chengdu (CTU) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 3,533 kilometers (2,195 miles / 1,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Chengdu, it's 17:36 in Misawa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,506 feet between the two airports. Misawa Air Base sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Misawa (MSJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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