CTU
Chengdu
China
10,735 km
6,670 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,735 km
6,670 mi / 5,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU XZA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code CTU XZA
ICAO Code ZUUU DFEZ
City Chengdu Zabre
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,625 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 11.170000, -0.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 10,735 kilometers (6,670 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 18:40 in Chengdu, it's 10:40 in Zabre. 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 Zabre (XZA) 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 Zabre Airport (XZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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