CTU
Chengdu
China
9,664 km
6,005 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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CTU KAP
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code CTU KAP
ICAO Code ZUUU FZSK
City Chengdu Kapanga
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 DR 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 07:05 in Chengdu, it's 01:05 in Kapanga. 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 1,400 feet between the two airports. Kapanga Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kapanga (KAP) 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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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