CTU
Chengdu
China
9,879 km
6,138 miles
YET
Edson
Canada
Distance
9,879 km
6,138 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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CTU YET
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Edson Airport
IATA Code CTU YET
ICAO Code ZUUU CYET
City Chengdu Edson
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,043 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.580000, -116.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Edson (YET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Edson Airport (YET) in Edson, Canada is 9,879 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 22:25 in Chengdu, it's 07:25 in Edson. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,418 feet between the two airports. Edson Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Edson (YET) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 326° (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 Edson Airport (YET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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