BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
8,892 km
5,525 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,892 km
5,525 mi / 4,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BGU CTU
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BGU CTU
ICAO Code FEFG ZUUU
City Bangassou Chengdu
Country Central African Republic China
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,706 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bangassou (BGU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,892 kilometers (5,525 miles / 4,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Central African Republic 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 23:11 in Bangassou, it's 06:11 in Chengdu. With a 7-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 Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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