CTU
Chengdu
China
9,339 km
5,803 miles
TLM
Tlemcen
Algeria
Distance
9,339 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
307°
northwest

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CTU TLM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport
IATA Code CTU TLM
ICAO Code ZUUU DAON
City Chengdu Tlemcen
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 1,625 ft 814 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 35.020000, -1.450000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tlemcen (TLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM) in Tlemcen, Algeria is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Algeria. 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 14:39 in Chengdu, it's 07:39 in Tlemcen. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tlemcen (TLM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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