CTU
Chengdu
China
10,345 km
6,428 miles
MKH
Mokhotlong
Lesotho
Distance
10,345 km
6,428 mi / 5,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MKH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mokhotlong Airport
IATA Code CTU MKH
ICAO Code ZUUU FXMK
City Chengdu Mokhotlong
Country China Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 1,625 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -29.280000, 29.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mokhotlong (MKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) in Mokhotlong, Lesotho is 10,345 kilometers (6,428 miles / 5,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Lesotho. 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 00:02 in Chengdu, it's 18:02 in Mokhotlong. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,575 feet between the two airports. Mokhotlong Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mokhotlong (MKH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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