ARL
Arly
Burkina Faso
10,517 km
6,535 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
10,517 km
6,535 mi / 5,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
57°
east northeast

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ARL CTU
Airport Name Arly Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ARL CTU
ICAO Code DFER ZUUU
City Arly Chengdu
Country Burkina Faso China
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 761 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 11.600000, 1.480000 30.580000, 103.950000

Arly (ARL) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arly Airport (ARL) in Arly, Burkina Faso to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 10,517 kilometers (6,535 miles / 5,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Burkina Faso with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Arly, it's 17:12 in Chengdu. 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 Chengdu (CTU) to Arly (ARL) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arly Airport (ARL) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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