CTU
Chengdu
China
10,357 km
6,436 miles
TKO
Tlokoeng
Lesotho
Distance
10,357 km
6,436 mi / 5,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU TKO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tlokoeng Airport
IATA Code CTU TKO
ICAO Code ZUUU FXTK
City Chengdu Tlokoeng
Country China Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,625 ft 7,000 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -29.230000, 28.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tlokoeng (TKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) in Tlokoeng, Lesotho is 10,357 kilometers (6,436 miles / 5,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 21:24 in Chengdu, it's 15:24 in Tlokoeng. 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 5,375 feet between the two airports. Tlokoeng 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 Tlokoeng (TKO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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