CTU
Chengdu
China
6,791 km
4,220 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
6,791 km
4,220 mi / 3,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LFO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code CTU LFO
ICAO Code ZUUU HAKL
City Chengdu Kelafo
Country China Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.660000, 44.350000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 6,791 kilometers (4,220 miles / 3,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 07:27 in Chengdu, it's 02:27 in Kelafo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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