CTU
Chengdu
China
9,715 km
6,037 miles
GMO
Gombe
Nigeria
Distance
9,715 km
6,037 mi / 5,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

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CTU GMO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Gombe Lawanti International Airport
IATA Code CTU GMO
ICAO Code ZUUU DNGO
City Chengdu Gombe
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,590 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 10.300000, 10.900000

Chengdu (CTU) to Gombe (GMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) in Gombe, Nigeria is 9,715 kilometers (6,037 miles / 5,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 China with Nigeria. 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 06:26 in Chengdu, it's 23:26 in Gombe. 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 Gombe (GMO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Gombe Lawanti International Airport (GMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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