How far is Chengdu from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) is 7115 miles / 11451 kilometers / 6183 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7115.423 miles
- 11451.164 kilometers
- 6183.134 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 7121.973 miles
- 11461.704 kilometers
- 6188.825 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is 13 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Chengdu?
The time difference between Cape Town and Chengdu is 6 hours. Chengdu is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Chengdu generates about 871 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 871 kilograms equals 1 921 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | CTU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUUU |
| Coordinates: | 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″E |