CTU
Chengdu
China
9,940 km
6,177 miles
VFA
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Distance
9,940 km
6,177 mi / 5,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU VFA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Victoria Falls International Airport
IATA Code CTU VFA
ICAO Code ZUUU FVFA
City Chengdu Victoria Falls
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,490 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -18.100000, 25.840000

Chengdu (CTU) to Victoria Falls (VFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is 9,940 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 08:39 in Chengdu, it's 02:39 in Victoria Falls. 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 1,865 feet between the two airports. Victoria Falls International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Victoria Falls (VFA) 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 Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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