CTU
Chengdu
China
9,783 km
6,079 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
9,783 km
6,079 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CTU YWL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU YWL
ICAO Code ZUUU CYWL
City Chengdu Williams Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 52.180000, -122.050000

Chengdu (CTU) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 9,783 kilometers (6,079 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 00:43 in Chengdu, it's 08:43 in Williams 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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