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Flight Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ISTLTFM
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Great Circle Path
6,668 km4,143 miles • 3,600 NM
Destination Airport
ZUUUCTU
Chengdu (Shuangliu), China
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Direct Distance
6,668 km
4,143 Statute Miles
3,600 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 21m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
600 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
74° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 21m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 45m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 19m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 TR→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
- City / Country: Chengdu (Shuangliu), China
- ICAO Code: ZUUU
- Coordinates: 30.5583°, 103.9460°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 1625 ft
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