CTU
Chengdu
China
10,333 km
6,421 miles
SSY
Mbanza Congo
Angola
Distance
10,333 km
6,421 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU SSY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Mbanza Congo Airport
IATA Code CTU SSY
ICAO Code ZUUU FNBC
City Chengdu Mbanza Congo
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,860 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -6.270000, 14.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) in Mbanza Congo, Angola is 10,333 kilometers (6,421 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Angola. 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 17:12 in Chengdu, it's 10:12 in Mbanza Congo. 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 Mbanza Congo (SSY) 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 Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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