BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
9,380 km
5,828 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
9,380 km
5,828 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSU CTU
Airport Name Basankusu Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code BSU CTU
ICAO Code FZEN ZUUU
City Basankusu Chengdu
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,217 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 1.220000, 19.790000 30.580000, 103.950000

Basankusu (BSU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 9,380 kilometers (5,828 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 DR Congo 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 10:09 in Basankusu, it's 17:09 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 Basankusu (BSU) follows a heading of 268° (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 Basankusu Airport (BSU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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