CTU
Chengdu
China
10,462 km
6,501 miles
DIP
Diapaga
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,462 km
6,501 mi / 5,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU DIP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Diapaga Airport
IATA Code CTU DIP
ICAO Code ZUUU DFED
City Chengdu Diapaga
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,625 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 12.050000, 1.780000

Chengdu (CTU) to Diapaga (DIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Diapaga Airport (DIP) in Diapaga, Burkina Faso is 10,462 kilometers (6,501 miles / 5,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 China with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Chengdu, it's 12:55 in Diapaga. 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.

The return flight from Diapaga (DIP) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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