CTU
Chengdu
China
9,880 km
6,139 miles
GSS
Belfast
South Africa
Distance
9,880 km
6,139 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
240°
west southwest

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CTU GSS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sabi Sabi Airport
IATA Code CTU GSS
ICAO Code ZUUU FASE
City Chengdu Belfast
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -24.940000, 31.440000

Chengdu (CTU) to Belfast (GSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa is 9,880 kilometers (6,139 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:26 in Chengdu, it's 03:26 in Belfast. 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 Belfast (GSS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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