BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
12,081 km
7,507 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
12,081 km
7,507 mi / 6,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BQE CTU
Airport Name Bubaque Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BQE CTU
ICAO Code GGBU ZUUU
City Bubaque Chengdu
Country Guinea-Bissau China
Timezone Africa/Bissau Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 0 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bubaque (BQE) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,081 kilometers (7,507 miles / 6,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 10:13 in Bubaque, it's 18:13 in Chengdu. With a 8-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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Bubaque Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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