CTU to NGB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is 1,684 km (1,046 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NGB to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Ningbo?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is 1,684 km (1,046 mi, 909 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 NGB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NGB is roughly east of CTU.
How is the CTU to NGB route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-NGB in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZSNB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Ningbo Lishe International Airport is NGB (ZSNB).
| CTU | NGB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Ningbo Lishe International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZSNB |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #199 |
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.
NGB sits 1,612 ft (491 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to NGB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Ningbo?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) are 1,684 km (1,046 mi, 909 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to NGB?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and NGB takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NGB from CTU?
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) lies roughly east of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to NGB?
2 airlines appear on the CTU-NGB route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
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