CTU
Chengdu
China
9,392 km
5,836 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CTU LBO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code CTU LBO
ICAO Code ZUUU FZVI
City Chengdu Lusambo
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 00:53 in Chengdu, it's 18:53 in Lusambo. 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 Lusambo (LBO) 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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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