CTU
Chengdu
China
10,645 km
6,614 miles
RVO
Reivilo
South Africa
Distance
10,645 km
6,614 mi / 5,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU RVO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Reivilo Airport
IATA Code CTU RVO
ICAO Code ZUUU FARI
City Chengdu Reivilo
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,715 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -27.550000, 24.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Reivilo (RVO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Reivilo Airport (RVO) in Reivilo, South Africa is 10,645 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 15:58 in Chengdu, it's 09:58 in Reivilo. 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 3,090 feet between the two airports. Reivilo Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Reivilo (RVO) 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 Reivilo Airport (RVO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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