CTU
Chengdu
China
8,610 km
5,350 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
8,610 km
5,350 mi / 4,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SGX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code CTU SGX
ICAO Code ZUUU HTSO
City Chengdu Songea
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Chengdu (CTU) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 8,610 kilometers (5,350 miles / 4,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Tanzania. 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 21:24 in Chengdu, it's 16:24 in Songea. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,820 feet between the two airports. Songea Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Songea (SGX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Songea Airport (SGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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