Distance From Kilwa Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, KIY - TFU Distance

The distance from Kilwa Airport (KIY) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is 5082 miles or 8179 kilometers or 4413 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kilwa Masoko ( Tanzania ) to Chengdu (Jianyang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kilwa Masoko and Chengdu (Jianyang) takes around 11 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kilwa Airport, Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (Jianyang), China is 11 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KIY - TFU

Kilometers		8179 km
Statute Miles		5082 miles
Nautical Miles		4413 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 41 minutes

Kilwa Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Flight Route Map - KIY to TFU Flight Path

Location of Kilwa Airport & Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kilwa Masoko to Chengdu (Jianyang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Chengdu (Jianyang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Chengdu (Jianyang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIY - TFU

Time difference between Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (China) is 5 Hours.
Chengdu (Jianyang) time is 5 Hours ahead of Kilwa Masoko.

Location	Local Time
Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania)	2026-05-01, 09:18:19 EAT
Chengdu (Jianyang) (China)	2026-05-01, 14:18:19 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kilwa Airport (KIY / HTKI) Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania

Destination

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU / ZUTF) Chengdu (Jianyang), China