Chengdu to Cizre flights
Cizre lies 5,652 km (3,512 mi) north-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 8 h 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 | Cizre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 20.9 million | 134,041 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | NKT, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 73200 |
Clocks in Cizre are 5 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 8 h journey lands only 3 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cizre
Crossing from China into Turkey: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Cizre
Cizre is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Qamishli International Airport (KAC, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (regional) | NKT | 12 km (7 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,038 ft |
| Qamishli International Airport (regional) | KAC | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,860 ft | 1,480 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,652 km (3,512 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Cizre from Chengdu?
5,652 km (3,512 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Cizre by air?
About 8 h, 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 Cizre?
Cizre is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Cizre flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport (NKT); Cizre also has KAC.
What currency do I need in Cizre?
The Lira (TRY).
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.