CTU
Chengdu
China
11,689 km
7,263 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
11,689 km
7,263 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CTU NIA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code CTU NIA
ICAO Code ZUUU GLNA
City Chengdu Nimba
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 7.500000, -8.600000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 11,689 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 13:01 in Chengdu, it's 05:01 in Nimba. 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.

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

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