CTU
Chengdu
China
10,885 km
6,763 miles
PRK
Prieska
South Africa
Distance
10,885 km
6,763 mi / 5,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU PRK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Prieska Airport
IATA Code CTU PRK
ICAO Code ZUUU FAPK
City Chengdu Prieska
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -29.680000, 22.770000

Chengdu (CTU) to Prieska (PRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Prieska Airport (PRK) in Prieska, South Africa is 10,885 kilometers (6,763 miles / 5,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:11 in Chengdu, it's 15:11 in Prieska. 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 1,475 feet between the two airports. Prieska Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Prieska (PRK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Prieska Airport (PRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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