CTU
Chengdu
China
8,231 km
5,115 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
8,231 km
5,115 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
270°
west

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CTU WUU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code CTU WUU
ICAO Code ZUUU HSWW
City Chengdu Wau
Country China South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Juba
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 7.730000, 27.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 8,231 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 South Sudan. 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 17:08 in Chengdu, it's 11:08 in Wau. 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 Wau (WUU) 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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