CTU
Chengdu
China
8,042 km
4,997 miles
DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Distance
8,042 km
4,997 mi / 4,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU DAR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport
IATA Code CTU DAR
ICAO Code ZUUU HTDA
City Chengdu Dar es Salaam
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,625 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.880000, 39.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is 8,042 kilometers (4,997 miles / 4,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Chengdu, it's 11:27 in Dar es Salaam. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,443 feet between the two airports. Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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