CTU
Chengdu
China
11,771 km
7,314 miles
LEK
Labe Airport
Guinea
Distance
11,771 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU LEK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Labe Airport
IATA Code CTU LEK
ICAO Code ZUUU GULB
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Conakry
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,396 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 11.330000, -12.290000

Chengdu (CTU) to Labe Airport (LEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Labe Airport (LEK) in Labe Airport, Guinea is 11,771 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Guinea. 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 02:23 in Chengdu, it's 18:23 in Labe Airport. With a 8-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 1,771 feet between the two airports. Labe Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Labe Airport (LEK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Labe Airport (LEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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