CTU
Chengdu
China
10,103 km
6,278 miles
YQF
Red Deer
Canada
Distance
10,103 km
6,278 mi / 5,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YQF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Red Deer Regional Airport
IATA Code CTU YQF
ICAO Code ZUUU CYQF
City Chengdu Red Deer
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,968 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 52.180000, -113.890000

Chengdu (CTU) to Red Deer (YQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) in Red Deer, Canada is 10,103 kilometers (6,278 miles / 5,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 09:46 in Chengdu, it's 18:46 in Red Deer. 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 1,343 feet between the two airports. Red Deer Regional Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Red Deer (YQF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Red Deer Regional Airport (YQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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