CTU
Chengdu
China
9,718 km
6,039 miles
MEK
Meknes
Morocco
Distance
9,718 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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CTU MEK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Bassatine Airport
IATA Code CTU MEK
ICAO Code ZUUU GMFM
City Chengdu Meknes
Country China Morocco
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,890 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 33.880000, -5.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Meknes (MEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Bassatine Airport (MEK) in Meknes, Morocco is 9,718 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Morocco. 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 23:32 in Meknes. 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 Meknes (MEK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bassatine Airport (MEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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