CTU
Chengdu
China
10,023 km
6,228 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,023 km
6,228 mi / 5,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

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CTU YAO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code CTU YAO
ICAO Code ZUUU FKKY
City Chengdu Yaounde
Country China Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Douala
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 3.840000, 11.520000

Chengdu (CTU) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,023 kilometers (6,228 miles / 5,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Cameroon. 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 09:26 in Chengdu, it's 02:26 in Yaounde. 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 Yaounde (YAO) 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 Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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