CTU
Chengdu
China
7,780 km
4,834 miles
MAK
Malakal
South Sudan
Distance
7,780 km
4,834 mi / 4,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CTU MAK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Malakal Airport
IATA Code CTU MAK
ICAO Code ZUUU HSSM
City Chengdu Malakal
Country China South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Juba
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,291 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 9.560000, 31.650000

Chengdu (CTU) to Malakal (MAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Malakal Airport (MAK) in Malakal, South Sudan is 7,780 kilometers (4,834 miles / 4,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 South Sudan. 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 10:39 in Chengdu, it's 04:39 in Malakal. With a 6-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 Malakal (MAK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Malakal Airport (MAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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