CTU
Chengdu
China
11,090 km
6,891 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU TMD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code CTU TMD
ICAO Code ZUUU GQNH
City Chengdu Timbedra
Country China Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 1,625 ft 692 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 16.230000, -8.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Mauritania. 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 16:48 in Chengdu, it's 08:48 in Timbedra. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Timbedra (TMD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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