CTU
Chengdu
China
9,896 km
6,149 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
9,896 km
6,149 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CTU WKI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code CTU WKI
ICAO Code ZUUU FVWT
City Chengdu Hwange
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 9,896 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,343 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 17:56 in Chengdu, it's 11:56 in Hwange. 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 Hwange (WKI) 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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.