CTU
Chengdu
China
10,707 km
6,653 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
10,707 km
6,653 mi / 5,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU TBY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code CTU TBY
ICAO Code ZUUU FBTS
City Chengdu Tshabong
Country China Botswana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 10,707 kilometers (6,653 miles / 5,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 14:33 in Chengdu, it's 08:33 in Tshabong. 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 1,554 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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