CTU
Chengdu
China
685 km
426 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
685 km
426 mi / 370 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU XNN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code CTU XNN
ICAO Code ZUUU ZLXN
City Chengdu Xining
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.530000, 102.040000

Chengdu (CTU) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 685 kilometers (426 miles / 370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:25 in Chengdu, it's 13:25 in Xining.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Xining Caojiabu Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). 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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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