CTU
Chengdu
China
10,609 km
6,592 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
10,609 km
6,592 mi / 5,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CTU XPA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code CTU XPA
ICAO Code ZUUU DFEP
City Chengdu Pama
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 1,625 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 11.250000, 0.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 10,609 kilometers (6,592 miles / 5,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 07:57 in Chengdu, it's 23:57 in Pama. 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 Pama (XPA) 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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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