CTU
Chengdu
China
10,428 km
6,479 miles
JWA
Jwaneng Airport
Botswana
Distance
10,428 km
6,479 mi / 5,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU JWA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jwaneng Airport
IATA Code CTU JWA
ICAO Code ZUUU FBJW
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Botswana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,900 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -24.600000, 24.690000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jwaneng Airport (JWA) in Jwaneng Airport, Botswana is 10,428 kilometers (6,479 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Botswana. 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 03:07 in Chengdu, it's 21:07 in Jwaneng Airport. 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 2,275 feet between the two airports. Jwaneng Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Jwaneng Airport (JWA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Jwaneng Airport (JWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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