CTU
Chengdu
China
8,451 km
5,251 miles
LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
Distance
8,451 km
5,251 mi / 4,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CTU LFB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lumbo Airport
IATA Code CTU LFB
ICAO Code ZUUU FQLU
City Chengdu Lumbo
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,625 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -15.030000, 40.670000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lumbo (LFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique is 8,451 kilometers (5,251 miles / 4,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Mozambique. 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 22:10 in Chengdu, it's 16:10 in Lumbo. 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 1,592 feet between the two airports. Lumbo Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lumbo (LFB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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