CTU
Chengdu
China
11,031 km
6,854 miles
MSZ
Namibe
Angola
Distance
11,031 km
6,854 mi / 5,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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CTU MSZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Namibe Airport
IATA Code CTU MSZ
ICAO Code ZUUU FNMO
City Chengdu Namibe
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,625 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -15.260000, 12.150000

Chengdu (CTU) to Namibe (MSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Namibe Airport (MSZ) in Namibe, Angola is 11,031 kilometers (6,854 miles / 5,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Angola. 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 19:38 in Chengdu, it's 12:38 in Namibe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,415 feet between the two airports. Namibe Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Namibe (MSZ) 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 Namibe Airport (MSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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