CTU
Chengdu
China
10,981 km
6,823 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
10,981 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

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CTU ERS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code CTU ERS
ICAO Code ZUUU FYWE
City Chengdu Windhoek
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Chengdu (CTU) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 10,981 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Namibia. 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 19:57 in Chengdu, it's 13:57 in Windhoek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,950 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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