BKK to CTU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 1,905 km (1,184 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (CTU to BKK).
How far is it from Bangkok to Chengdu (Shuangliu)?
The great-circle distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 1,905 km (1,184 mi, 1,029 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BKK to CTU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CTU is roughly north of BKK.
How is the BKK to CTU route written in code?
The pair is written BKK-CTU in IATA codes and VTBS-ZUUU in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU).
| BKK | CTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
| ICAO code | VTBS | ZUUU |
| Country | Thailand | China |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,625 ft |
| Rank by connections | #25 | #27 |
VTBS starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; ZUUU starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CTU sits 1,620 ft (494 m) higher than BKK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BKK to CTU
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| TG | Thai Airways International | THA | Thai | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bangkok from Chengdu (Shuangliu)?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are 1,905 km (1,184 mi, 1,029 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BKK to CTU?
A typical nonstop flight between BKK and CTU takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CTU from BKK?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) lies roughly north of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Which airlines fly BKK to CTU?
2 airlines appear on the BKK-CTU route in the open dataset, including China Eastern Airlines, Thai Airways International.
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