CTU
Chengdu
China
9,266 km
5,758 miles
ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
Distance
9,266 km
5,758 mi / 5,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU ELG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport El Golea Airport
IATA Code CTU ELG
ICAO Code ZUUU DAUE
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.570000, 2.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to El Golea Airport (ELG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria is 9,266 kilometers (5,758 miles / 5,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 China with Algeria. 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 02:55 in Chengdu, it's 19:55 in El Golea Airport. 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Golea Airport (ELG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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