BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
9,095 km
5,651 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,095 km
5,651 mi / 4,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
60°
east northeast

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BDT CTU
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BDT CTU
ICAO Code FZFD ZUUU
City N/A Chengdu
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,509 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 30.580000, 103.950000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,095 kilometers (5,651 miles / 4,911 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 DR Congo 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 12:42 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 19:42 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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 270° (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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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