CTU
Chengdu
China
10,169 km
6,319 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
10,169 km
6,319 mi / 5,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU MXJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code CTU MXJ
ICAO Code ZUUU DNMN
City Chengdu Minna
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,625 ft 834 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 9.650000, 6.460000

Chengdu (CTU) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 10,169 kilometers (6,319 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Nigeria. 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 06:45 in Chengdu, it's 23:45 in Minna. 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 Minna (MXJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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