CTU
Chengdu
China
3,506 km
2,179 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,506 km
2,179 mi / 1,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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CTU NQZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code CTU NQZ
ICAO Code ZUUU UACC
City Chengdu Astana
Country China Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Almaty
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.020000, 71.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 3,506 kilometers (2,179 miles / 1,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 17:35 in Chengdu, it's 14:35 in Astana. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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