CTU
Chengdu
China
6,572 km
4,084 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
6,572 km
4,084 mi / 3,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CTU JIB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code CTU JIB
ICAO Code ZUUU HDAM
City Chengdu Djibouti City
Country China Djibouti
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 1,625 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 11.550000, 43.160000

Chengdu (CTU) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 6,572 kilometers (4,084 miles / 3,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Djibouti. 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 15:18 in Chengdu, it's 10:18 in Djibouti City. 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 1,576 feet between the two airports. Djibouti-Ambouli Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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