CTU
Chengdu
China
5,743 km
3,569 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,743 km
3,569 mi / 3,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RAH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code CTU RAH
ICAO Code ZUUU OERF
City Chengdu Rafha
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.630000, 43.490000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 5,743 kilometers (3,569 miles / 3,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 14:29 in Chengdu, it's 09:29 in Rafha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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