CTU
Chengdu
China
8,202 km
5,096 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
8,202 km
5,096 mi / 4,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
263°
west

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CTU PAF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code CTU PAF
ICAO Code ZUUU HUPA
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 2.200000, 31.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 8,202 kilometers (5,096 miles / 4,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Uganda. 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 05:15 in Chengdu, it's 00:15 in Pakuba Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,625 feet between the two airports. Pakuba Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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