CTU
Chengdu
China
10,427 km
6,479 miles
MGX
Moabi
Gabon
Distance
10,427 km
6,479 mi / 5,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CTU MGX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Moabi Airport
IATA Code CTU MGX
ICAO Code ZUUU FOGI
City Chengdu Moabi
Country China Gabon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Libreville
Elevation 1,625 ft 787 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.430000, 11.000000

Chengdu (CTU) to Moabi (MGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon is 10,427 kilometers (6,479 miles / 5,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Gabon. 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 13:25 in Chengdu, it's 06:25 in Moabi. With a 7-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 Moabi (MGX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Moabi Airport (MGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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