CTU
Chengdu
China
10,734 km
6,670 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
10,734 km
6,670 mi / 5,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

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CTU YAC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU YAC
ICAO Code ZUUU CYAC
City Chengdu Cat Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 51.730000, -91.820000

Chengdu (CTU) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 10,734 kilometers (6,670 miles / 5,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 09:09 in Chengdu, it's 19:09 in Cat Lake. 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 Cat Lake (YAC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 346° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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