CTU
Chengdu
China
9,061 km
5,630 miles
KGN
Kasongo
DR Congo
Distance
9,061 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
260°
west

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CTU KGN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kasongo Airport
IATA Code CTU KGN
ICAO Code ZUUU FZOK
City Chengdu Kasongo
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,785 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -4.530000, 26.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kasongo (KGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kasongo Airport (KGN) in Kasongo, DR Congo is 9,061 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 00:25 in Chengdu, it's 18:25 in Kasongo. With a 6-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 Kasongo (KGN) 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 Kasongo Airport (KGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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