CTU
Chengdu
China
10,294 km
6,396 miles
MSX
Mossendjo
Congo
Distance
10,294 km
6,396 mi / 5,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU MSX
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mossendjo Airport
IATA Code CTU MSX
ICAO Code ZUUU FCMM
City Chengdu Mossendjo
Country China Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,519 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -2.950000, 12.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mossendjo (MSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mossendjo Airport (MSX) in Mossendjo, Congo is 10,294 kilometers (6,396 miles / 5,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 11:47 in Chengdu, it's 04:47 in Mossendjo. 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 Mossendjo (MSX) 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 Mossendjo Airport (MSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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