CTU to KHN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) is 1,169 km (727 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KHN to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nanchang?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) is 1,169 km (727 mi, 631 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 KHN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KHN is roughly east of CTU.
How is the CTU to KHN route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-KHN in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZSCN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Nanchang Changbei International Airport is KHN (ZSCN).
| CTU | KHN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Nanchang Changbei International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZSCN |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 143 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #190 |
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.
KHN sits 1,482 ft (452 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to KHN
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | 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 Nanchang?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) are 1,169 km (727 mi, 631 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to KHN?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and KHN takes about 2h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KHN from CTU?
Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) lies roughly east of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to KHN?
4 airlines appear on the CTU-KHN route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
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