The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde is 12,406 kilometers (7,708 miles / 6,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 14:11 in Chengdu, it's 05:11 in Ponta do Sol. With a 9-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 1,593 feet between the two airports. Agostinho Neto Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Ponta do Sol (NTO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 46° (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 Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.