CTU
Chengdu
China
4,819 km
2,994 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
4,819 km
2,994 mi / 2,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CTU SCO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code CTU SCO
ICAO Code ZUUU UATE
City Chengdu Aktau
Country China Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Oral
Elevation 1,625 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.860000, 51.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 4,819 kilometers (2,994 miles / 2,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Chengdu, it's 06:49 in Aktau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,550 feet between the two airports. Aktau International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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