CTU
Chengdu
China
10,061 km
6,252 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
10,061 km
6,252 mi / 5,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MPA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code CTU MPA
ICAO Code ZUUU FYKM
City Chengdu Mpacha
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 10,061 kilometers (6,252 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Namibia. 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 17:53 in Chengdu, it's 11:53 in Mpacha. 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 1,519 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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