CTU
Chengdu
China
11,962 km
7,433 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
11,962 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CTU MLW
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code CTU MLW
ICAO Code ZUUU GLMR
City Chengdu Monrovia
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 6.290000, -10.760000

Chengdu (CTU) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 11,962 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Liberia. 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 06:46 in Chengdu, it's 22:46 in Monrovia. With a 8-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 1,600 feet between the two airports. Spriggs Payne Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Monrovia (MLW) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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