ALU
Alula
Somalia
5,828 km
3,622 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
5,828 km
3,622 mi / 3,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
60°
east northeast

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ALU CTU
Airport Name Alula Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ALU CTU
ICAO Code HCMA ZUUU
City Alula Chengdu
Country Somalia China
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 30.580000, 103.950000

Alula (ALU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 5,828 kilometers (3,622 miles / 3,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Somalia 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 06:40 in Alula, it's 11:40 in Chengdu. 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 1,619 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Alula Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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