CTU
Chengdu
China
9,490 km
5,897 miles
YCS
Chesterfield Inlet
Canada
Distance
9,490 km
5,897 mi / 5,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CTU YCS
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Chesterfield Inlet Airport
IATA Code CTU YCS
ICAO Code ZUUU CYCS
City Chengdu Chesterfield Inlet
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,625 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 63.350000, -90.730000

Chengdu (CTU) to Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) in Chesterfield Inlet, Canada is 9,490 kilometers (5,897 miles / 5,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 11:26 in Chengdu, it's 21:26 in Chesterfield Inlet. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,593 feet between the two airports. Chesterfield Inlet Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 347° (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 Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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