CTU
Chengdu
China
12,024 km
7,472 miles
OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
Distance
12,024 km
7,472 mi / 6,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU OXB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
IATA Code CTU OXB
ICAO Code ZUUU GGOV
City Chengdu Bissau
Country China Guinea-Bissau
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bissau
Elevation 1,625 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 11.890000, -15.650000

Chengdu (CTU) to Bissau (OXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 12,024 kilometers (7,472 miles / 6,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Guinea-Bissau. 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 19:13 in Chengdu, it's 11:13 in Bissau. With a 8-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 1,496 feet between the two airports. Osvaldo Vieira International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Bissau (OXB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 52° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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