CTU
Chengdu
China
8,936 km
5,553 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
8,936 km
5,553 mi / 4,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CTU KLY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code CTU KLY
ICAO Code ZUUU FZOD
City Chengdu Kalima
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 8,936 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:26 in Chengdu, it's 15:26 in Kalima. 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 Kalima (KLY) 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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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