CTU
Chengdu
China
11,209 km
6,965 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
11,209 km
6,965 mi / 6,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

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CTU SWP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code CTU SWP
ICAO Code ZUUU FYSM
City Chengdu Swakopmund
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,625 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 11,209 kilometers (6,965 miles / 6,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Namibia. 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 04:29 in Chengdu, it's 22:29 in Swakopmund. 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 1,418 feet between the two airports. Swakopmund Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Swakopmund (SWP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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