CTU
Chengdu
China
8,492 km
5,277 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
8,492 km
5,277 mi / 4,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU GAE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code CTU GAE
ICAO Code ZUUU DTTG
City Chengdu Gabes
Country China Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tunis
Elevation 1,625 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.880000, 10.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 8,492 kilometers (5,277 miles / 4,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Tunisia. 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 04:19 in Chengdu, it's 21:19 in Gabes. 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 1,599 feet between the two airports. Gabes Matmata International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Gabes (GAE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 62° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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