CTU
Chengdu
China
11,636 km
7,230 miles
POD
Podor
Senegal
Distance
11,636 km
7,230 mi / 6,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CTU POD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Podor Airport
IATA Code CTU POD
ICAO Code ZUUU GOSP
City Chengdu Podor
Country China Senegal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dakar
Elevation 1,625 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.680000, -14.970000

Chengdu (CTU) to Podor (POD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Podor Airport (POD) in Podor, Senegal is 11,636 kilometers (7,230 miles / 6,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Senegal. 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 19:38 in Chengdu, it's 11:38 in Podor. With a 8-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 1,605 feet between the two airports. Podor Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Podor (POD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 51° (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 Podor Airport (POD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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