CTU
Chengdu
China
7,844 km
4,874 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
7,844 km
4,874 mi / 4,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
252°
west southwest

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CTU UKA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code CTU UKA
ICAO Code ZUUU HKUK
City Chengdu Ukunda
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,625 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 7,844 kilometers (4,874 miles / 4,235 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 Kenya. 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 15:23 in Chengdu, it's 10:23 in Ukunda. 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 1,527 feet between the two airports. Ukunda Airstrip sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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