CTU to PEK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 1,558 km (968 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PEK to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Beijing?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 1,558 km (968 mi, 841 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 PEK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PEK is roughly northeast of CTU.
How is the CTU to PEK route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-PEK in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZBAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Beijing Capital International Airport is PEK (ZBAA).
| CTU | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZBAA |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 116 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #3 |
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.
PEK sits 1,509 ft (460 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to PEK
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
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 Beijing?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are 1,558 km (968 mi, 841 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to PEK?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and PEK takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PEK from CTU?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies roughly northeast of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to PEK?
5 airlines appear on the CTU-PEK route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines.
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