CTU
Chengdu
China
10,851 km
6,743 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
10,851 km
6,743 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU XGN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code CTU XGN
ICAO Code ZUUU FNXA
City Chengdu Xangongo
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Chengdu (CTU) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 10,851 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Angola. 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 01:49 in Chengdu, it's 18:49 in Xangongo. With a 7-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 2,010 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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