CTU
Chengdu
China
8,035 km
4,993 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
8,035 km
4,993 mi / 4,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west

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CTU KIS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code CTU KIS
ICAO Code ZUUU HKKI
City Chengdu Kisumu
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 8,035 kilometers (4,993 miles / 4,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 05:02 in Chengdu, it's 00:02 in Kisumu. 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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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