CTU
Chengdu
China
11,898 km
7,393 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
11,898 km
7,393 mi / 6,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CTU UCN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code CTU UCN
ICAO Code ZUUU GLBU
City Chengdu Buchanan
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 1,625 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 5.170000, -9.280000

Chengdu (CTU) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 11,898 kilometers (7,393 miles / 6,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Liberia. 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 18:44 in Chengdu, it's 10:44 in Buchanan. 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 1,584 feet between the two airports. Buchanan Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Buchanan (UCN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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