CTU
Chengdu
China
10,479 km
6,511 miles
YKL
Schefferville
Canada
Distance
10,479 km
6,511 mi / 5,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

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CTU YKL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Schefferville Airport
IATA Code CTU YKL
ICAO Code ZUUU CYKL
City Chengdu Schefferville
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,709 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 54.810000, -66.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to Schefferville (YKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Schefferville Airport (YKL) in Schefferville, Canada is 10,479 kilometers (6,511 miles / 5,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 14:57 in Chengdu, it's 01:57 in Schefferville. With a 13-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 Schefferville (YKL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Schefferville Airport (YKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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