CTU
Chengdu
China
9,342 km
5,805 miles
VPY
Chimoio
Mozambique
Distance
9,342 km
5,805 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

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CTU VPY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Chimoio Airport
IATA Code CTU VPY
ICAO Code ZUUU FQCH
City Chengdu Chimoio
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,287 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -19.150000, 33.430000

Chengdu (CTU) to Chimoio (VPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Chimoio Airport (VPY) in Chimoio, Mozambique is 9,342 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,044 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 Mozambique. 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 19:00 in Chengdu, it's 13:00 in Chimoio. 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.

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

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