CTU
Chengdu
China
9,881 km
6,140 miles
YAZ
Tofino
Canada
Distance
9,881 km
6,140 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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CTU YAZ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tofino / Long Beach Airport
IATA Code CTU YAZ
ICAO Code ZUUU CYAZ
City Chengdu Tofino
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.080000, -125.780000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tofino (YAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ) in Tofino, Canada is 9,881 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 12:43 in Chengdu, it's 20:43 in Tofino. 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 1,545 feet between the two airports. Tofino / Long Beach Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tofino (YAZ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Tofino / Long Beach Airport (YAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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