CTU
Chengdu
China
9,757 km
6,063 miles
YGC
Grande Cache
Canada
Distance
9,757 km
6,063 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YGC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Grande Cache Airport
IATA Code CTU YGC
ICAO Code ZUUU CEQ5
City Chengdu Grande Cache
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,117 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.920000, -118.870000

Chengdu (CTU) to Grande Cache (YGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Grande Cache Airport (YGC) in Grande Cache, Canada is 9,757 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 16:10 in Chengdu, it's 01:10 in Grande Cache. With a 15-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 2,492 feet between the two airports. Grande Cache Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Cache (YGC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 324° (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 Grande Cache Airport (YGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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