CTU
Chengdu
China
8,686 km
5,397 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
8,686 km
5,397 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west southwest

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CTU GID
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code CTU GID
ICAO Code ZUUU HBBE
City Chengdu Gitega
Country China Burundi
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 1,625 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 8,686 kilometers (5,397 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Burundi. 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 15:29 in Chengdu, it's 09:29 in Gitega. With a 6-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 4,116 feet between the two airports. Gitega Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gitega (GID) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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