CTU to KHG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) is 2,717 km (1,689 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KHG to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Kashgar?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) is 2,717 km (1,689 mi, 1,467 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 KHG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KHG is roughly northwest of CTU.
How is the CTU to KHG route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-KHG in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZWSH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Kashgar Laining International Airport is KHG (ZWSH).
| CTU | KHG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Kashgar Laining International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZWSH |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 4,529 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #785 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KHG sits 2,904 ft (885 m) higher than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to KHG
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: ZH.
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 Kashgar?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) are 2,717 km (1,689 mi, 1,467 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to KHG?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and KHG takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KHG from CTU?
Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) lies roughly northwest of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to KHG?
1 airline appear on the CTU-KHG route in the open dataset, including Air China.
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