CTU
Chengdu
China
10,448 km
6,492 miles
SKQ
Sekakes
Lesotho
Distance
10,448 km
6,492 mi / 5,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SKQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sekakes Airport
IATA Code CTU SKQ
ICAO Code ZUUU FXSK
City Chengdu Sekakes
Country China Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,700 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -30.040000, 28.370000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sekakes (SKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sekakes Airport (SKQ) in Sekakes, Lesotho is 10,448 kilometers (6,492 miles / 5,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Lesotho. 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 01:31 in Chengdu, it's 19:31 in Sekakes. 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 4,075 feet between the two airports. Sekakes Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sekakes (SKQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Sekakes Airport (SKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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