CTU
Chengdu
China
11,622 km
7,222 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
11,622 km
7,222 mi / 6,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CTU ZSS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code CTU ZSS
ICAO Code ZUUU DISS
City Chengdu Sassandra
Country China Ivory Coast
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 1,625 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 4.930000, -6.130000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 11,622 kilometers (7,222 miles / 6,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Ivory Coast. 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 05:25 in Chengdu, it's 21:25 in Sassandra. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,422 feet between the two airports. Sassandra Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

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

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