CTU
Chengdu
China
9,401 km
5,841 miles
UTA
Mutare Airport
Zimbabwe
Distance
9,401 km
5,841 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

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CTU UTA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mutare Airport
IATA Code CTU UTA
ICAO Code ZUUU FVMU
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,410 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -19.000000, 32.630000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mutare Airport (UTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mutare Airport (UTA) in Mutare Airport, Zimbabwe is 9,401 kilometers (5,841 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 10:57 in Chengdu, it's 04:57 in Mutare Airport. 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 1,785 feet between the two airports. Mutare Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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