CTU
Chengdu
China
9,924 km
6,167 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
9,924 km
6,167 mi / 5,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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CTU XQU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code CTU XQU
ICAO Code ZUUU CAT4
City Chengdu Qualicum Beach
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 191 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.340000, -124.390000

Chengdu (CTU) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 9,924 kilometers (6,167 miles / 5,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 11:20 in Chengdu, it's 19:20 in Qualicum Beach. 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 1,434 feet between the two airports. Qualicum Beach Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 320° (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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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