AKF
Kufra
Libya
7,824 km
4,861 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
7,824 km
4,861 mi / 4,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKF CTU
Airport Name Kufra Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AKF CTU
ICAO Code HLKF ZUUU
City Kufra Chengdu
Country Libya China
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,367 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 30.580000, 103.950000

Kufra (AKF) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 7,824 kilometers (4,861 miles / 4,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Libya with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:55 in Kufra, it's 09:55 in Chengdu. 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kufra Airport (AKF) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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