CTU
Chengdu
China
9,760 km
6,064 miles
YWB
Kangiqsujuaq
Canada
Distance
9,760 km
6,064 mi / 5,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU YWB
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
IATA Code CTU YWB
ICAO Code ZUUU CYKG
City Chengdu Kangiqsujuaq
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 61.590000, -71.930000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada is 9,760 kilometers (6,064 miles / 5,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 07:09 in Chengdu, it's 18:09 in Kangiqsujuaq. 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 1,124 feet between the two airports. Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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