CTU
Chengdu
China
11,806 km
7,336 miles
YCM
Niagara-on-the-lake
Canada
Distance
11,806 km
7,336 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU YCM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport St Catharines / Niagara District Airport
IATA Code CTU YCM
ICAO Code ZUUU CYSN
City Chengdu Niagara-on-the-lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 321 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.190000, -79.170000

Chengdu (CTU) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 11,806 kilometers (7,336 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 10:43 in Chengdu, it's 21:43 in Niagara-on-the-lake. With a 13-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 1,304 feet between the two airports. St Catharines / Niagara District Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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