BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
8,740 km
5,431 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,740 km
5,431 mi / 4,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
60°
east northeast

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BJA CTU
Airport Name Soummam Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BJA CTU
ICAO Code DAAE ZUUU
City Bejaia Chengdu
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bejaia (BJA) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,740 kilometers (5,431 miles / 4,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria 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 02:45 in Bejaia, it's 09:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,605 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Soummam Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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