CTU
Chengdu
China
11,851 km
7,364 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
11,851 km
7,364 mi / 6,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CTU SAZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code CTU SAZ
ICAO Code ZUUU GLST
City Chengdu Sasstown
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 4.670000, -8.430000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 11,851 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 19:35 in Chengdu, it's 11:35 in Sasstown. 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 1,619 feet between the two airports. Sasstown Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sasstown (SAZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Sasstown Airport (SAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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