CTU
Chengdu
China
9,868 km
6,132 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
9,868 km
6,132 mi / 5,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YCA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code CTU YCA
ICAO Code ZUUU CAH3
City Chengdu Courtenay
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.680000, -124.980000

Chengdu (CTU) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 9,868 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,328 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 21:10 in Chengdu, it's 05:10 in Courtenay. 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 1,616 feet between the two airports. Courtenay Airpark sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Courtenay (YCA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 320° (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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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