CTU
Chengdu
China
2,982 km
1,853 miles
SDT
Saidu Sharif
Pakistan
Distance
2,982 km
1,853 mi / 1,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SDT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Saidu Sharif Airport
IATA Code CTU SDT
ICAO Code ZUUU OPSS
City Chengdu Saidu Sharif
Country China Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Karachi
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,183 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 34.810000, 72.350000

Chengdu (CTU) to Saidu Sharif (SDT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) in Saidu Sharif, Pakistan is 2,982 kilometers (1,853 miles / 1,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Chengdu, it's 22:52 in Saidu Sharif. 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 1,558 feet between the two airports. Saidu Sharif Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Saidu Sharif (SDT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 90° (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 Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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