CTU
Chengdu
China
9,860 km
6,127 miles
GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
Distance
9,860 km
6,127 mi / 5,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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CTU GMD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ben Slimane Airport
IATA Code CTU GMD
ICAO Code ZUUU GMMB
City Chengdu Ben Slimane
Country China Morocco
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 1,625 ft 627 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.660000, -7.220000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ben Slimane (GMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco is 9,860 kilometers (6,127 miles / 5,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Morocco. 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 04:33 in Chengdu, it's 21:33 in Ben Slimane. 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 Ben Slimane (GMD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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