CTU
Chengdu
China
8,245 km
5,123 miles
YPC
Paulatuk
Canada
Distance
8,245 km
5,123 mi / 4,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YPC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
IATA Code CTU YPC
ICAO Code ZUUU CYPC
City Chengdu Paulatuk
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 69.360000, -124.080000

Chengdu (CTU) to Paulatuk (YPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) in Paulatuk, Canada is 8,245 kilometers (5,123 miles / 4,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:42 in Chengdu, it's 10:42 in Paulatuk. 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 1,610 feet between the two airports. Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Paulatuk (YPC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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