CTU
Chengdu
China
8,844 km
5,495 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
8,844 km
5,495 mi / 4,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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CTU YQH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU YQH
ICAO Code ZUUU CYQH
City Chengdu Watson Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 60.120000, -128.820000

Chengdu (CTU) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 8,844 kilometers (5,495 miles / 4,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 04:49 in Chengdu, it's 12:49 in Watson Lake. With a 16-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 Watson Lake (YQH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 316° (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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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