CTU
Chengdu
China
6,640 km
4,126 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
6,640 km
4,126 mi / 3,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SSH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code CTU SSH
ICAO Code ZUUU HESH
City Chengdu Sharm el-Sheikh
Country China Egypt
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,625 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.980000, 34.400000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 6,640 kilometers (4,126 miles / 3,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Chengdu, it's 12:38 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,482 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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