CTU
Chengdu
China
11,436 km
7,106 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
11,436 km
7,106 mi / 6,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU YEL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU YEL
ICAO Code ZUUU CYEL
City Chengdu Elliot Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 46.350000, -82.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 11,436 kilometers (7,106 miles / 6,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 15:00 in Chengdu, it's 02:00 in Elliot 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.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 354° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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