CTU
Chengdu
China
8,881 km
5,519 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
8,881 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

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CTU MAI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code CTU MAI
ICAO Code ZUUU FWMG
City Chengdu Mangochi
Country China Malawi
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 8,881 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Malawi. 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 21:48 in Chengdu, it's 15:48 in Mangochi. 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 Mangochi (MAI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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