CTU
Chengdu
China
10,323 km
6,414 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
10,323 km
6,414 mi / 5,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU YSK
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code CTU YSK
ICAO Code ZUUU CYSK
City Chengdu Sanikiluaq
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Iqaluit
Elevation 1,625 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 56.540000, -79.250000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 10,323 kilometers (6,414 miles / 5,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 05:33 in Chengdu, it's 16:33 in Sanikiluaq. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,521 feet between the two airports. Sanikiluaq Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 357° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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