CTU
Chengdu
China
9,522 km
5,916 miles
ION
Impfondo
Congo
Distance
9,522 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CTU ION
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Impfondo Airport
IATA Code CTU ION
ICAO Code ZUUU FCOI
City Chengdu Impfondo
Country China Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 1.620000, 18.070000

Chengdu (CTU) to Impfondo (ION) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Impfondo Airport (ION) in Impfondo, Congo is 9,522 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Congo. 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 11:27 in Chengdu, it's 04:27 in Impfondo. 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 Impfondo (ION) 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 Impfondo Airport (ION) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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