BFO
Chiredzi
Zimbabwe
9,619 km
5,977 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,619 km
5,977 mi / 5,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Harare
Heading
55°
northeast

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BFO CTU
Airport Name Buffalo Range Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BFO CTU
ICAO Code FVCZ ZUUU
City Chiredzi Chengdu
Country Zimbabwe China
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,421 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates -21.010000, 31.580000 30.580000, 103.950000

Chiredzi (BFO) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,619 kilometers (5,977 miles / 5,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 02:43 in Chiredzi, it's 08:43 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.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Chiredzi (BFO) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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