CTU
Chengdu
China
8,168 km
5,076 miles
ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
Distance
8,168 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
276°
west

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CTU ELF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport El Fasher Airport
IATA Code CTU ELF
ICAO Code ZUUU HSFS
City Chengdu El Fasher
Country China Sudan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,393 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 13.610000, 25.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to El Fasher (ELF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 8,168 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Sudan. 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 04:27 in Chengdu, it's 22:27 in El Fasher. 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 El Fasher (ELF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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