CTU
Chengdu
China
10,176 km
6,323 miles
ORP
Orapa Airport
Botswana
Distance
10,176 km
6,323 mi / 5,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

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CTU ORP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Orapa Airport
IATA Code CTU ORP
ICAO Code ZUUU FBOR
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Botswana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -21.270000, 25.320000

Chengdu (CTU) to Orapa Airport (ORP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana is 10,176 kilometers (6,323 miles / 5,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Botswana. 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 18:59 in Chengdu, it's 12:59 in Orapa Airport. 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 1,475 feet between the two airports. Orapa Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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