CTU
Chengdu
China
10,573 km
6,570 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,573 km
6,570 mi / 5,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU XAR
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code CTU XAR
ICAO Code ZUUU DFOY
City Chengdu Aribinda
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 14.220000, -0.880000

Chengdu (CTU) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 10,573 kilometers (6,570 miles / 5,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 15:38 in Chengdu, it's 07:38 in Aribinda. 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.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 57° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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