Chengdu to Marīvān flights
Marīvān lies 5,343 km (3,320 mi) west of Chengdu, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 36 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 | Marīvān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iran |
| Population | 20.9 million | 136,654 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 1,306 m (4,285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ISU, 79 km out |
Clocks in Marīvān are 4 h 30 min behind Chengdu right now, so a 7 h 36 min journey lands only 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Marīvān
Crossing from China into Iran: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Marīvān
Marīvān is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, whose 11,481-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sanandaj Airport (SDG, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalal Talabani International Airport (regional) | ISU | 79 km (49 mi) | 11,481 ft | 2,494 ft |
| Sanandaj Airport (regional) | SDG | 81 km (50 mi) | 8,660 ft | 4,522 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Marīvān from Chengdu?
5,343 km (3,320 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Marīvān by air?
About 7 h 36 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 Marīvān?
Marīvān is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Marīvān flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Jalal Talabani International Airport (ISU); Marīvān also has SDG.
What currency do I need in Marīvān?
The Rial (IRR).
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.