CTU to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 1,704 km (1,059 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 1,704 km (1,059 mi, 920 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 PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly east of CTU.
How is the CTU to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-PVG in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| CTU | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZSPD |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #11 |
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.
PVG sits 1,612 ft (491 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to PVG
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 |
| EU | Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion | EEA | Ecuatoriana | Active |
| FM | Shanghai Airlines | CSH | Shanghai Air | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Shanghai (Pudong)?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 1,704 km (1,059 mi, 920 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and PVG takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from CTU?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly east of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to PVG?
6 airlines appear on the CTU-PVG route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviacion.
Related routes
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