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CTU to SBG: distance & flight time
Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) → Sabang (Maimun Saleh Airport)
1,796 mi
2,891 km · 1,561 nm
3h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,796 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 59m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CTU — Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport · Chengdu, China
- SBG — Maimun Saleh Airport · Sabang, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CTU
- MIG · Mianyang Airport75 mi away
- YBP · Yibin Caiba Airport128 mi away
- NAO · Nanchong Airport132 mi away
- KGT · Kangding Airport135 mi away
Near SBG
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport25 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport119 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport127 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CTU from SBG?
The flight distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Sabang (SBG) is 1,796 miles (2,891 km, 1,561 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CTU to SBG?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 59m 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 CTU to SBG?
Nonstop service on CTU–SBG 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 3h 59m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Sabang?
Sabang is 1 hour behind Chengdu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CTU to SBG?
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Why are some CTU to SBG fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CTU–SBG 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.