CTU
Chengdu
China
9,162 km
5,693 miles
LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
Distance
9,162 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

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CTU LIQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lisala Airport
IATA Code CTU LIQ
ICAO Code ZUUU FZGA
City Chengdu N/A
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,509 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 2.170000, 21.500000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo is 9,162 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 05:56 in Chengdu, it's 22:56 in Lisala Airport. 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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) 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 Lisala Airport (LIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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