CTU
Chengdu
China
8,132 km
5,053 miles
VVB
Mahanoro
Madagascar
Distance
8,132 km
5,053 mi / 4,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
234°
southwest

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CTU VVB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mahanoro Airport
IATA Code CTU VVB
ICAO Code ZUUU FMMH
City Chengdu Mahanoro
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -19.830000, 48.800000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mahanoro (VVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mahanoro Airport (VVB) in Mahanoro, Madagascar is 8,132 kilometers (5,053 miles / 4,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 21:34 in Chengdu, it's 16:34 in Mahanoro. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Mahanoro Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Mahanoro (VVB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 48° (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 Mahanoro Airport (VVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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