CTU
Chengdu
China
9,952 km
6,184 miles
MKB
Mekambo
Gabon
Distance
9,952 km
6,184 mi / 5,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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CTU MKB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mekambo Airport
IATA Code CTU MKB
ICAO Code ZUUU FOOE
City Chengdu Mekambo
Country China Gabon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Libreville
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 1.020000, 13.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mekambo (MKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mekambo Airport (MKB) in Mekambo, Gabon is 9,952 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Gabon. 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 23:56 in Chengdu, it's 16:56 in Mekambo. 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 Mekambo (MKB) 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 Mekambo Airport (MKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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