CTU
Chengdu
China
12,275 km
7,627 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
12,275 km
7,627 mi / 6,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SID
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code CTU SID
ICAO Code ZUUU GVAC
City Chengdu Espargos
Country China Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 1,625 ft 177 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.740000, -22.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 12,275 kilometers (7,627 miles / 6,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 16:56 in Chengdu, it's 07:56 in Espargos. With a 9-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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Amilcar Cabral International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Espargos (SID) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 47° (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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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