Distance From Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, RYL - CTU Distance

The distance from Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip (RYL) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 5895 miles or 9486 kilometers or 5119 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 Lower Zambezi River ( Zambia ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lower Zambezi River and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 13 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip, Lower Zambezi River, Zambia to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 13 hours 33 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 • RYL - CTU

Kilometers		9486 km
Statute Miles		5895 miles
Nautical Miles		5119 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 33 minutes

Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - RYL to CTU Flight Path

Location of Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip & Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lower Zambezi River to Chengdu (Shuangliu) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lower Zambezi River, Zambia and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Lower Zambezi River, Zambia and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RYL - CTU

Time difference between Lower Zambezi River (Zambia) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 6 Hours.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 6 Hours ahead of Lower Zambezi River.

Location	Local Time
Lower Zambezi River (Zambia)	2026-05-01, 08:12:00 CAT
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2026-05-01, 14:12:00 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

Royal Zambezi Lodge Airstrip (RYL / FLRZ) Lower Zambezi River, Zambia

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China