CTU to HKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 1,350 km (839 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (HKG to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 1,350 km (839 mi, 729 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 CTU to HKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HKG is roughly southeast of CTU.
How is the CTU to HKG route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-HKG in IATA codes and ZUUU-VHHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH).
| CTU | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | VHHH |
| Country | China | Hong Kong |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #20 |
ZUUU starts with Z, the ICAO prefix for China and Mongolia; VHHH starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HKG sits 1,597 ft (487 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to HKG
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| HX | Hong Kong Airlines | CRK | Bauhinia | Active |
| KA | Dragonair | HDA | Hong Kong Dragon Airlines | 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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Hong Kong?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are 1,350 km (839 mi, 729 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to HKG?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and HKG takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HKG from CTU?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) lies roughly southeast of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to HKG?
6 airlines appear on the CTU-HKG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific.
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