CTU
Chengdu
China
8,382 km
5,208 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,382 km
5,208 mi / 4,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

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CTU WAX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code CTU WAX
ICAO Code ZUUU HLZW
City Chengdu Zuwara
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 32.950000, 12.020000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,382 kilometers (5,208 miles / 4,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Libya. 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 10:45 in Chengdu, it's 04:45 in Zuwara. 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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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