The flight distance from Esperadinha Airport (BVR) in Brava Island, Cape Verde to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 12,559 kilometers (7,804 miles / 6,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Cape Verde 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 08:22 in Brava Island, it's 17:22 in Chengdu. With a 9-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 1,561 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Esperadinha Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Brava Island (BVR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Esperadinha Airport (BVR) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.