CTU to SHE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) is 2,136 km (1,328 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SHE to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shenyang?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) is 2,136 km (1,328 mi, 1,154 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 SHE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SHE is roughly northeast of CTU.
How is the CTU to SHE route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-SHE in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZYTX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Shenyang Taoxian International Airport is SHE (ZYTX).
| CTU | SHE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Shenyang Taoxian International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZYTX |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 198 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #115 |
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.
SHE sits 1,427 ft (435 m) lower than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to SHE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| 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 Shenyang?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) are 2,136 km (1,328 mi, 1,154 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to SHE?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and SHE takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHE from CTU?
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) lies roughly northeast of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to SHE?
2 airlines appear on the CTU-SHE route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China.
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