CTU
Chengdu
China
8,964 km
5,570 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
8,964 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

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CTU UEL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code CTU UEL
ICAO Code ZUUU FQQL
City Chengdu Quelimane
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,625 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Chengdu (CTU) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 8,964 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Mozambique. 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 21:13 in Chengdu, it's 15:13 in Quelimane. 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 1,589 feet between the two airports. Quelimane Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Quelimane (UEL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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