CTU
Chengdu
China
9,620 km
5,978 miles
MVZ
Masvingo
Zimbabwe
Distance
9,620 km
5,978 mi / 5,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MVZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Masvingo International Airport
IATA Code CTU MVZ
ICAO Code ZUUU FVMV
City Chengdu Masvingo
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,595 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -20.060000, 30.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to Masvingo (MVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Masvingo International Airport (MVZ) in Masvingo, Zimbabwe is 9,620 kilometers (5,978 miles / 5,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 23:37 in Chengdu, it's 17:37 in Masvingo. 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 1,970 feet between the two airports. Masvingo International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Masvingo (MVZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Masvingo International Airport (MVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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