CTU
Chengdu
China
8,148 km
5,063 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
8,148 km
5,063 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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CTU JIN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code CTU JIN
ICAO Code ZUUU HUJI
City Chengdu Jinja
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 0.450000, 33.200000

Chengdu (CTU) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 8,148 kilometers (5,063 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Uganda. 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 09:29 in Chengdu, it's 04:29 in Jinja. 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 2,230 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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