CTU
Chengdu
China
10,232 km
6,358 miles
NKL
Nkolo Fuma
DR Congo
Distance
10,232 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU NKL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nkolo Fuma Airport
IATA Code CTU NKL
ICAO Code ZUUU FZAR
City Chengdu Nkolo Fuma
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,476 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -5.450000, 14.830000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nkolo Fuma (NKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) in Nkolo Fuma, DR Congo is 10,232 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 19:37 in Chengdu, it's 12:37 in Nkolo Fuma. 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 Nkolo Fuma (NKL) 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 Nkolo Fuma Airport (NKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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