Chengdu to Nalchik flights
Nalchik lies 5,425 km (3,371 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 7 h 42 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 | Nalchik | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Russia |
| Population | 20.9 million | 239,300 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | MRV, 92 km out |
Clocks in Nalchik are 5 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 7 h 42 min journey lands only 2 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nalchik
Crossing from China into Russia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Nalchik
Nalchik is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV), 92 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nalchik Airport (NAL, 2 km), Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (OGZ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineralnye Vody Airport | MRV | 92 km (57 mi) | 12,795 ft | 1,054 ft |
| Nalchik Airport (regional) | NAL | 2 km (1 mi) | 7,218 ft | 1,461 ft |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport (regional) | OGZ | 86 km (53 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,673 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nalchik from Chengdu?
5,425 km (3,371 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Nalchik by air?
About 7 h 42 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 Nalchik?
Nalchik is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Nalchik flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Mineralnye Vody Airport (MRV); Nalchik also has NAL, OGZ.
What currency do I need in Nalchik?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.