CTU
Chengdu
China
11,814 km
7,341 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
11,814 km
7,341 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU KBA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code CTU KBA
ICAO Code ZUUU GFKB
City Chengdu Kabala
Country China Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Freetown
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 9.640000, -11.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 11,814 kilometers (7,341 miles / 6,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 17:10 in Chengdu, it's 09:10 in Kabala. With a 8-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 Kabala (KBA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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