CTU
Chengdu
China
9,001 km
5,593 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
9,001 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU VVZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code CTU VVZ
ICAO Code ZUUU DAAP
City Chengdu Illizi
Country China Algeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Algiers
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 26.720000, 8.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 10:50 in Chengdu, it's 03:50 in Illizi. 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 Illizi (VVZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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