CTU
Chengdu
China
9,988 km
6,206 miles
CXH
Vancouver
Canada
Distance
9,988 km
6,206 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU CXH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Vancouver Harbour BC (Water Airport)
IATA Code CTU CXH
ICAO Code ZUUU CYHC
City Chengdu Vancouver
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.290000, -123.110000

Chengdu (CTU) to Vancouver (CXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Vancouver Harbour BC (Water Airport) (CXH) in Vancouver, Canada is 9,988 kilometers (6,206 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:05 in Chengdu, it's 02:05 in Vancouver. With a 16-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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Vancouver Harbour BC (Water Airport) sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Vancouver (CXH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). 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 Vancouver Harbour BC (Water Airport) (CXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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