BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
9,037 km
5,615 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,037 km
5,615 mi / 4,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
60°
east northeast

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BBY CTU
Airport Name Bambari Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BBY CTU
ICAO Code FEFM ZUUU
City Bambari Chengdu
Country Central African Republic China
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,549 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bambari (BBY) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,037 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Central African Republic with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Bambari, it's 22:53 in Chengdu. With a 7-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 Chengdu (CTU) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bambari Airport (BBY) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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