CTU
Chengdu
China
5,917 km
3,677 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,917 km
3,677 mi / 3,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RAE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code CTU RAE
ICAO Code ZUUU OERR
City Chengdu Arar
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.910000, 41.140000

Chengdu (CTU) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 5,917 kilometers (3,677 miles / 3,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 21:34 in Chengdu, it's 16:34 in Arar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 73° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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