CTU
Chengdu
China
10,742 km
6,675 miles
LLT
Lobito
Angola
Distance
10,742 km
6,675 mi / 5,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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CTU LLT
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lobito Airport
IATA Code CTU LLT
ICAO Code ZUUU FNLB
City Chengdu Lobito
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,625 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -12.370000, 13.540000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lobito (LLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lobito Airport (LLT) in Lobito, Angola is 10,742 kilometers (6,675 miles / 5,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Angola. 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 00:00 in Chengdu, it's 17:00 in Lobito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Lobito Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lobito (LLT) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Lobito Airport (LLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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