CTU
Chengdu
China
8,411 km
5,226 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
8,411 km
5,226 mi / 4,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CTU MNC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code CTU MNC
ICAO Code ZUUU FQNC
City Chengdu Nacala
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,625 ft 410 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 8,411 kilometers (5,226 miles / 4,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Mozambique. 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 21:09 in Chengdu, it's 15:09 in Nacala. 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 1,215 feet between the two airports. Nacala Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Nacala (MNC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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