CTU
Chengdu
China
8,957 km
5,566 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
8,957 km
5,566 mi / 4,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CTU YAN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code CTU YAN
ICAO Code ZUUU FZIR
City Chengdu Yangambi
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 0.780000, 24.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 8,957 kilometers (5,566 miles / 4,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 DR Congo. 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 08:05 in Chengdu, it's 02:05 in Yangambi. With a 6-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 Yangambi (YAN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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