CTU
Chengdu
China
7,940 km
4,934 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
7,940 km
4,934 mi / 4,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU TGT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code CTU TGT
ICAO Code ZUUU HTTG
City Chengdu Tanga
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 1,625 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 7,940 kilometers (4,934 miles / 4,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Tanzania. 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 02:50 in Chengdu, it's 21:50 in Tanga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. Tanga Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.