CTU
Chengdu
China
8,280 km
5,145 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
8,280 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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CTU MJI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code CTU MJI
ICAO Code ZUUU HLLM
City Chengdu Tripoli
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,625 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.890000, 13.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 8,280 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 05:56 in Chengdu, it's 23:56 in Tripoli. 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 1,589 feet between the two airports. Mitiga Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (MJI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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