CTU
Chengdu
China
8,311 km
5,164 miles
DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
Distance
8,311 km
5,164 mi / 4,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
253°
west southwest

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CTU DOD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Dodoma Airport
IATA Code CTU DOD
ICAO Code ZUUU HTDO
City Chengdu Dodoma
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,673 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.170000, 35.750000

Chengdu (CTU) to Dodoma (DOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania is 8,311 kilometers (5,164 miles / 4,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 01:59 in Chengdu, it's 20:59 in Dodoma. 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 2,048 feet between the two airports. Dodoma Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Dodoma (DOD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Dodoma Airport (DOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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