CTU
Chengdu
China
8,665 km
5,384 miles
TDV
Tanandava
Madagascar
Distance
8,665 km
5,384 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
236°
southwest

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CTU TDV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Samangoky Airport
IATA Code CTU TDV
ICAO Code ZUUU FMSN
City Chengdu Tanandava
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,625 ft 89 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -21.700000, 43.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tanandava (TDV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Samangoky Airport (TDV) in Tanandava, Madagascar is 8,665 kilometers (5,384 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Madagascar. 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 06:57 in Chengdu, it's 01:57 in Tanandava. 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 1,536 feet between the two airports. Samangoky Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tanandava (TDV) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 50° (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 Samangoky Airport (TDV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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