AJY
Agadez
Niger
9,605 km
5,968 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,605 km
5,968 mi / 5,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AJY CTU
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AJY CTU
ICAO Code DRZA ZUUU
City Agadez Chengdu
Country Niger China
Timezone Africa/Niamey Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,657 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 30.580000, 103.950000

Agadez (AJY) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,605 kilometers (5,968 miles / 5,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Niger with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Agadez, it's 03:44 in Chengdu. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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