CTU
Chengdu
China
8,086 km
5,025 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
8,086 km
5,025 mi / 4,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
234°
southwest

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CTU VAT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code CTU VAT
ICAO Code ZUUU FMMY
City Chengdu Vatomandry
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,625 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 8,086 kilometers (5,025 miles / 4,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Madagascar. 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 16:16 in Chengdu, it's 11:16 in Vatomandry. 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 1,586 feet between the two airports. Vatomandry Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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