APL
Nampula
Mozambique
8,575 km
5,328 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,575 km
5,328 mi / 4,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

APL CTU
Airport Name Nampula Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code APL CTU
ICAO Code FQNP ZUUU
City Nampula Chengdu
Country Mozambique China
Timezone Africa/Maputo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,444 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 30.580000, 103.950000

Nampula (APL) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,575 kilometers (5,328 miles / 4,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mozambique 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 02:42 in Nampula, it's 08:42 in Chengdu. With a 6-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 Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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