CTU
Chengdu
China
10,204 km
6,341 miles
ILF
Ilford
Canada
Distance
10,204 km
6,341 mi / 5,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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CTU ILF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Ilford Airport
IATA Code CTU ILF
ICAO Code ZUUU CZBD
City Chengdu Ilford
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,625 ft 642 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 56.060000, -95.610000

Chengdu (CTU) to Ilford (ILF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Ilford Airport (ILF) in Ilford, Canada is 10,204 kilometers (6,341 miles / 5,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 01:29 in Chengdu, it's 11:29 in Ilford. 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 Ilford (ILF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Ilford Airport (ILF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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