CTU
Chengdu
China
10,028 km
6,231 miles
KAD
Kaduna
Nigeria
Distance
10,028 km
6,231 mi / 5,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU KAD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kaduna Airport
IATA Code CTU KAD
ICAO Code ZUUU DNKA
City Chengdu Kaduna
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,073 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.700000, 7.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kaduna (KAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kaduna Airport (KAD) in Kaduna, Nigeria is 10,028 kilometers (6,231 miles / 5,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nigeria. 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 14:11 in Chengdu, it's 07:11 in Kaduna. 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.

The return flight from Kaduna (KAD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Kaduna Airport (KAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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