CTU
Chengdu
China
8,456 km
5,255 miles
KSE
Kasese
Uganda
Distance
8,456 km
5,255 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

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CTU KSE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kasese Airport
IATA Code CTU KSE
ICAO Code ZUUU HUKS
City Chengdu Kasese
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,146 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 0.180000, 30.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kasese (KSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kasese Airport (KSE) in Kasese, Uganda is 8,456 kilometers (5,255 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 06:32 in Chengdu, it's 01:32 in Kasese. 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 1,521 feet between the two airports. Kasese Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kasese (KSE) 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 Kasese Airport (KSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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