CTU
Chengdu
China
8,727 km
5,423 miles
GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
Distance
8,727 km
5,423 mi / 4,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
274°
west

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CTU GDI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gordil Airport
IATA Code CTU GDI
ICAO Code ZUUU FEGL
City Chengdu Melle
Country China Central African Republic
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bangui
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 9.580000, 21.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Melle (GDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic is 8,727 kilometers (5,423 miles / 4,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 China with Central African Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Chengdu, it's 08:43 in Melle. 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 Melle (GDI) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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