CTU
Chengdu
China
10,053 km
6,247 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
10,053 km
6,247 mi / 5,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU SXG
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code CTU SXG
ICAO Code ZUUU FLSN
City Chengdu Senanga
Country China Zambia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Chengdu (CTU) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 10,053 kilometers (6,247 miles / 5,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Zambia. 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 15:57 in Chengdu, it's 09:57 in Senanga. 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 1,745 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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