CTU
Chengdu
China
10,026 km
6,230 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,026 km
6,230 mi / 5,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU NSI
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code CTU NSI
ICAO Code ZUUU FKYS
City Chengdu Yaounde
Country China Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Douala
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.720000, 11.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,026 kilometers (6,230 miles / 5,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Cameroon. 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 17:08 in Chengdu, it's 10:08 in Yaounde. 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 Yaounde (NSI) 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 Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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