BOP
Bouar
Central African Republic
9,510 km
5,909 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,510 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOP CTU
Airport Name Bouar Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BOP CTU
ICAO Code FEFO ZUUU
City Bouar Chengdu
Country Central African Republic China
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,360 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 5.960000, 15.640000 30.580000, 103.950000

Bouar (BOP) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bouar Airport (BOP) in Bouar, Central African Republic to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,510 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 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 01:06 in Bouar, it's 08:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,735 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Bouar Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Bouar (BOP) follows a heading of 274° (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 Bouar Airport (BOP) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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