CTU
Chengdu
China
10,416 km
6,472 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
10,416 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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CTU LBV
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code CTU LBV
ICAO Code ZUUU FOOL
City Chengdu Libreville
Country China Gabon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Libreville
Elevation 1,625 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 0.460000, 9.410000

Chengdu (CTU) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 10,416 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Gabon. 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 04:11 in Chengdu, it's 21:11 in Libreville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,586 feet between the two airports. Leon M Ba Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Libreville (LBV) 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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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