CTU
Chengdu
China
8,771 km
5,450 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
8,771 km
5,450 mi / 4,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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CTU RFA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code CTU RFA
ICAO Code ZUUU FEGR
City Chengdu Rafai
Country China Central African Republic
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Bangui
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 4.990000, 23.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 8,771 kilometers (5,450 miles / 4,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Central African Republic. 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 04:13 in Chengdu, it's 21:13 in Rafai. 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 Rafai (RFA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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