CTU
Chengdu
China
11,446 km
7,112 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
11,446 km
7,112 mi / 6,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SDB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code CTU SDB
ICAO Code ZUUU FALW
City Chengdu Langebaanweg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,625 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 11,446 kilometers (7,112 miles / 6,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 14:46 in Chengdu, it's 08:46 in Langebaanweg. 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 1,517 feet between the two airports. Langebaanweg Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Langebaanweg (SDB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 62° (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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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