CTU
Chengdu
China
9,824 km
6,104 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
9,824 km
6,104 mi / 5,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
263°
west

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CTU LUS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code CTU LUS
ICAO Code ZUUU FZCE
City Chengdu Lusanga
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 9,824 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 09:10 in Chengdu, it's 02:10 in Lusanga. 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 Lusanga (LUS) 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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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