CTU
Chengdu
China
10,663 km
6,626 miles
XKY
Kaya
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,663 km
6,626 mi / 5,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CTU XKY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kaya Airport
IATA Code CTU XKY
ICAO Code ZUUU DFCA
City Chengdu Kaya
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,625 ft 984 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 13.070000, -1.100000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kaya (XKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kaya Airport (XKY) in Kaya, Burkina Faso is 10,663 kilometers (6,626 miles / 5,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 13:52 in Chengdu, it's 05:52 in Kaya. 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 Kaya (XKY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Kaya Airport (XKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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