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Flight Distance from Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CTUZUUU
Chengdu (Shuangliu), China
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Great Circle Path
11,461 km7,122 miles • 6,188 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
11,461 km
7,122 Statute Miles
6,188 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 59m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,031 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
238° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 59m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 57m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 32m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🇿🇦 South Africa
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
- City / Country: Chengdu (Shuangliu), China
- ICAO Code: ZUUU
- Coordinates: 30.5583°, 103.9460°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 1625 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
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