Airport Comparison
| CTU | YXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport |
| IATA Code | CTU | YXD |
| ICAO Code | ZUUU | CYXD |
| City | Chengdu | Edmonton |
| Country | China | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 2,202 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.580000, 103.950000 | 53.570000, -113.520000 |
Chengdu (CTU) to Edmonton (YXD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD) in Edmonton, Canada is 9,985 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.
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 23:47 in Chengdu, it's 08:47 in Edmonton. With a 15-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 Edmonton (YXD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Edmonton City Centre (Blatchford Field) Airport (YXD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.