BNB
Boende
DR Congo
9,360 km
5,816 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,360 km
5,816 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
59°
east northeast

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BNB CTU
Airport Name Boende Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BNB CTU
ICAO Code FZGN ZUUU
City Boende Chengdu
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,168 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -0.220000, 20.850000 30.580000, 103.950000

Boende (BNB) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boende Airport (BNB) in Boende, DR Congo to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,360 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 18:32 in Boende, it's 01:32 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 Boende (BNB) follows a heading of 266° (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 Boende Airport (BNB) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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