Chengdu to Derince flights
Derince lies 6,599 km (4,101 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 9 h 13 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 | Derince | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 20.9 million | 125,485 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | SAW, 45 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 25600–99970 |
Clocks in Derince are 5 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 9 h 13 min journey lands only 4 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Derince
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 Derince
Derince is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 60 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 45 km (28 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Derince from Chengdu?
6,599 km (4,101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Derince by air?
About 9 h 13 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 Derince?
Derince is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Derince flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Derince also has YEI.
What currency do I need in Derince?
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.