CTU
Chengdu
China
9,494 km
5,899 miles
YCQ
Chetwynd
Canada
Distance
9,494 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YCQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Chetwynd Airport
IATA Code CTU YCQ
ICAO Code ZUUU CYCQ
City Chengdu Chetwynd
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 55.690000, -121.630000

Chengdu (CTU) to Chetwynd (YCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) in Chetwynd, Canada is 9,494 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 10:56 in Chengdu, it's 19:56 in Chetwynd. With a 15-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 Chetwynd (YCQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Chetwynd Airport (YCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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