CTU
Chengdu
China
7,764 km
4,824 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
7,764 km
4,824 mi / 4,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CTU LOK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code CTU LOK
ICAO Code ZUUU HKLO
City Chengdu Lodwar
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.120000, 35.610000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 7,764 kilometers (4,824 miles / 4,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 07:56 in Chengdu, it's 02:56 in Lodwar. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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