CTU
Chengdu
China
9,075 km
5,639 miles
LOO
Laghouat
Algeria
Distance
9,075 km
5,639 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LOO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Laghouat Airport
IATA Code CTU LOO
ICAO Code ZUUU DAUL
City Chengdu Laghouat
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,510 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.760000, 2.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Laghouat (LOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Laghouat Airport (LOO) in Laghouat, Algeria is 9,075 kilometers (5,639 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Algeria. 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 18:00 in Chengdu, it's 11:00 in Laghouat. 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 Laghouat (LOO) 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 Laghouat Airport (LOO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.