Chengdu to Şişli flights
Şişli lies 6,657 km (4,136 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 17 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 | Şişli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 20.9 million | 314,684 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | SAW, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 34381–65710 |
Clocks in Şişli are 5 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 9 h 17 min journey lands only 4 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Şişli
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 Şişli
Şişli is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 32 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (regional) | TEQ | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,844 ft | 574 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şişli from Chengdu?
6,657 km (4,136 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Şişli by air?
About 9 h 17 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 Şişli?
Şişli is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Şişli flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Şişli also has IST, TEQ.
What currency do I need in Şişli?
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.