CTU
Chengdu
China
11,929 km
7,413 miles
ROB
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
11,929 km
7,413 mi / 6,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CTU ROB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Roberts International Airport
IATA Code CTU ROB
ICAO Code ZUUU GLRB
City Chengdu Monrovia
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 6.230000, -10.360000

Chengdu (CTU) to Monrovia (ROB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Roberts International Airport (ROB) in Monrovia, Liberia is 11,929 kilometers (7,413 miles / 6,441 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 15:09 in Chengdu, it's 07:09 in Monrovia. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,594 feet between the two airports. Roberts International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Monrovia (ROB) 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 Roberts International Airport (ROB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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