CTU
Chengdu
China
11,839 km
7,357 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
11,839 km
7,357 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU WYE
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code CTU WYE
ICAO Code ZUUU GFYE
City Chengdu Yengema
Country China Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Freetown
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 8.610000, -11.050000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 11,839 kilometers (7,357 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 01:55 in Chengdu, it's 17:55 in Yengema. 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.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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