CTU
Chengdu
China
8,721 km
5,419 miles
LTD
Ghadames
Libya
Distance
8,721 km
5,419 mi / 4,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

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CTU LTD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ghadames East Airport
IATA Code CTU LTD
ICAO Code ZUUU HLTD
City Chengdu Ghadames
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.150000, 9.720000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ghadames (LTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ghadames East Airport (LTD) in Ghadames, Libya is 8,721 kilometers (5,419 miles / 4,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Libya. 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 11:57 in Chengdu, it's 05:57 in Ghadames. 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.

The return flight from Ghadames (LTD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Ghadames East Airport (LTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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