CTU
Chengdu
China
10,602 km
6,588 miles
NAE
Natitingou
Benin
Distance
10,602 km
6,588 mi / 5,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU NAE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Natitingou Airport
IATA Code CTU NAE
ICAO Code ZUUU DBBN
City Chengdu Natitingou
Country China Benin
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.320000, 1.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Natitingou (NAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Natitingou Airport (NAE) in Natitingou, Benin is 10,602 kilometers (6,588 miles / 5,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Benin. 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 21:28 in Chengdu, it's 14:28 in Natitingou. 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 Natitingou (NAE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Natitingou Airport (NAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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