CTU
Chengdu
China
10,789 km
6,704 miles
YPL
Pickle Lake
Canada
Distance
10,789 km
6,704 mi / 5,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU YPL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Pickle Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU YPL
ICAO Code ZUUU CYPL
City Chengdu Pickle Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.450000, -90.210000

Chengdu (CTU) to Pickle Lake (YPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) in Pickle Lake, Canada is 10,789 kilometers (6,704 miles / 5,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 21:48 in Chengdu, it's 08:48 in Pickle Lake. 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 Pickle Lake (YPL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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