CTU
Chengdu
China
10,041 km
6,239 miles
DGF
Douglas Lake
Canada
Distance
10,041 km
6,239 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CTU DGF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Douglas Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU DGF
ICAO Code ZUUU CAL3
City Chengdu Douglas Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,770 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 50.170000, -120.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Douglas Lake (DGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) in Douglas Lake, Canada is 10,041 kilometers (6,239 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 18:10 in Chengdu, it's 02:10 in Douglas Lake. 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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Douglas Lake Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas Lake (DGF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Douglas Lake Airport (DGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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