CTU
Chengdu
China
10,331 km
6,420 miles
KMK
Makabana
Congo
Distance
10,331 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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CTU KMK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Makabana Airport
IATA Code CTU KMK
ICAO Code ZUUU FCPA
City Chengdu Makabana
Country China Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 1,625 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.480000, 12.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Makabana (KMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Makabana Airport (KMK) in Makabana, Congo is 10,331 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 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 21:44 in Chengdu, it's 14:44 in Makabana. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,130 feet between the two airports. Makabana Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Makabana (KMK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Makabana Airport (KMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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