Chengdu to Aswān flights
Aswān lies 6,950 km (4,319 mi) west of Chengdu, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chengdu | Aswān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 20.9 million | 379,774 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ASW, 17 km out |
Clocks in Aswān are 5 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 9 h 40 min journey lands only 4 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aswān
Crossing from China into Egypt: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Aswān
Aswān is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,161-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan International Airport | ASW | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,161 ft | 650 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aswān from Chengdu?
6,950 km (4,319 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Aswān by air?
About 9 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Aswān?
Aswān is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Aswān flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Aswan International Airport (ASW).
What currency do I need in Aswān?
The Pound (EGP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.