CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
9,500 km
5,903 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
47°
northeast

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CMN ZHY
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code CMN ZHY
ICAO Code GMMN ZLZW
City Casablanca Zhongwei
Country Morocco China
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 656 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 37.570000, 105.150000

Casablanca (CMN) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Morocco 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 17:36 in Casablanca, it's 00:36 in Zhongwei. 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 7,546 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou Airport sits higher than Mohammed V International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 309° (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 Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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