CTU
Chengdu
China
10,189 km
6,331 miles
YTH
Thompson
Canada
Distance
10,189 km
6,331 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CTU YTH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Thompson Airport
IATA Code CTU YTH
ICAO Code ZUUU CYTH
City Chengdu Thompson
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,625 ft 729 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 55.800000, -97.860000

Chengdu (CTU) to Thompson (YTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Thompson Airport (YTH) in Thompson, Canada is 10,189 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 17:39 in Chengdu, it's 03:39 in Thompson. With a 14-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 Thompson (YTH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 341° (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 Thompson Airport (YTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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