AKR
Akure
Nigeria
10,417 km
6,473 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,417 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
59°
east northeast

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AKR CTU
Airport Name Akure Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AKR CTU
ICAO Code DNAK ZUUU
City Akure Chengdu
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,100 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 30.580000, 103.950000

Akure (AKR) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,417 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Nigeria 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 17:59 in Akure, it's 00:59 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 Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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