CTU
Chengdu
China
10,122 km
6,290 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
10,122 km
6,290 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

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CTU SVT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code CTU SVT
ICAO Code ZUUU FBSV
City Chengdu Savuti
Country China Botswana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Chengdu (CTU) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 10,122 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Botswana. 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 06:54 in Chengdu, it's 00:54 in Savuti. 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 1,525 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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