CTU
Chengdu
China
8,841 km
5,493 miles
IAM
Amenas
Algeria
Distance
8,841 km
5,493 mi / 4,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU IAM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport In Amenas Airport
IATA Code CTU IAM
ICAO Code ZUUU DAUZ
City Chengdu Amenas
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 28.050000, 9.640000

Chengdu (CTU) to Amenas (IAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria is 8,841 kilometers (5,493 miles / 4,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 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 13:17 in Chengdu, it's 06:17 in Amenas. 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 Amenas (IAM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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