BBU
Bucharest
Romania
6,776 km
4,210 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
6,776 km
4,210 mi / 3,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
74°
east northeast

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BBU CTU
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BBU CTU
ICAO Code LRBS ZUUU
City Bucharest Chengdu
Country Romania China
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 297 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bucharest (BBU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 6,776 kilometers (4,210 miles / 3,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Romania with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Bucharest, it's 03:50 in Chengdu. With a 6-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 1,328 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Baneasa International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 307° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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