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BTJ to CJL: distance & flight time
Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport) → Chitral (Chitral Airport)
2,578 mi
4,150 km · 2,241 nm
5h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,578 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 31m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BTJ — Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport · Banda Aceh, Indonesia
- CJL — Chitral Airport · Chitral, Pakistan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BTJ
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport25 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport104 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport107 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport130 mi away
Near CJL
- SDT · Saidu Sharif Airport80 mi away
- FBD · Fayzabad Airport111 mi away
- JAA · Jalalabad Airport126 mi away
- PEW · Peshawar International Airport132 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BTJ from CJL?
The flight distance from Banda Aceh (BTJ) to Chitral (CJL) is 2,578 miles (4,150 km, 2,241 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BTJ to CJL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 31m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BTJ to CJL?
Nonstop service on BTJ–CJL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Banda Aceh and Chitral?
Chitral is 2 hours behind Banda Aceh.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BTJ to CJL?
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Why are some BTJ to CJL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BTJ–CJL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.