CTU
Chengdu
China
9,355 km
5,813 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
9,355 km
5,813 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU LIE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code CTU LIE
ICAO Code ZUUU FZFA
City Chengdu Libenge
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.630000, 18.630000

Chengdu (CTU) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 9,355 kilometers (5,813 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 00:43 in Chengdu, it's 17:43 in Libenge. 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.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) 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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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