CTU
Chengdu
China
11,343 km
7,048 miles
KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
Distance
11,343 km
7,048 mi / 6,125 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

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CTU KFA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kiffa Airport
IATA Code CTU KFA
ICAO Code ZUUU GQNF
City Chengdu Kiffa
Country China Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 1,625 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.590000, -11.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kiffa (KFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania is 11,343 kilometers (7,048 miles / 6,125 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Mauritania. 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 23:24 in Chengdu, it's 15:24 in Kiffa. With a 8-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 1,201 feet between the two airports. Kiffa Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kiffa (KFA) 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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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