CTU
Chengdu
China
7,895 km
4,906 miles
ILU
Kilaguni
Kenya
Distance
7,895 km
4,906 mi / 4,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU ILU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kilaguni Airport
IATA Code CTU ILU
ICAO Code ZUUU HKKL
City Chengdu Kilaguni
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.910000, 38.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kilaguni (ILU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kilaguni Airport (ILU) in Kilaguni, Kenya is 7,895 kilometers (4,906 miles / 4,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Kenya. 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 01:50 in Chengdu, it's 20:50 in Kilaguni. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,125 feet between the two airports. Kilaguni Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kilaguni (ILU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Kilaguni Airport (ILU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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