CTU
Chengdu
China
9,867 km
6,131 miles
FDU
Bandundu Airport
DR Congo
Distance
9,867 km
6,131 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU FDU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Bandundu Airport
IATA Code CTU FDU
ICAO Code ZUUU FZBO
City Chengdu N/A
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,063 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.310000, 17.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Bandundu Airport (FDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Bandundu Airport (FDU) in Bandundu Airport, DR Congo is 9,867 kilometers (6,131 miles / 5,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 DR Congo. 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 08:39 in Chengdu, it's 01:39 in Bandundu Airport. 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 Bandundu Airport (FDU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Bandundu Airport (FDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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