CTU
Chengdu
China
11,160 km
6,935 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
11,160 km
6,935 mi / 6,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU GRJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport George Airport
IATA Code CTU GRJ
ICAO Code ZUUU FAGG
City Chengdu George
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,625 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 11,160 kilometers (6,935 miles / 6,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:37 in Chengdu, it's 17:37 in George. 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 George (GRJ) 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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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