CTU
Chengdu
China
10,449 km
6,493 miles
TCH
Tchibanga
Gabon
Distance
10,449 km
6,493 mi / 5,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CTU TCH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tchibanga Airport
IATA Code CTU TCH
ICAO Code ZUUU FOOT
City Chengdu Tchibanga
Country China Gabon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Libreville
Elevation 1,625 ft 269 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.850000, 11.020000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tchibanga (TCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tchibanga Airport (TCH) in Tchibanga, Gabon is 10,449 kilometers (6,493 miles / 5,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 20:49 in Chengdu, it's 13:49 in Tchibanga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,356 feet between the two airports. Tchibanga Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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