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ZAJ to CTU: distance & flight time
Zaranj (Zaranj Airport) → Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport)
2,483 mi
3,996 km · 2,158 nm
5h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3.5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,483 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 20m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAJ — Zaranj Airport · Zaranj, Afghanistan
- CTU — Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport · Chengdu, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZAJ
- ACZ · Zabol Airport21 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport98 mi away
- ZAH · Zahedan International Airport118 mi away
Near CTU
- MIG · Mianyang Airport75 mi away
- YBP · Yibin Caiba Airport128 mi away
- NAO · Nanchong Airport132 mi away
- KGT · Kangding Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZAJ from CTU?
The flight distance from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Chengdu (CTU) is 2,483 miles (3,996 km, 2,158 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAJ to CTU?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 20m 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 ZAJ to CTU?
Nonstop service on ZAJ–CTU 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 20m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zaranj and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 3.5 hours ahead of Zaranj.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAJ to CTU?
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Why are some ZAJ to CTU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAJ–CTU 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.