CTU
Chengdu
China
11,770 km
7,314 miles
YKF
Waterloo
Canada
Distance
11,770 km
7,314 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU YKF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Kitchener / Waterloo Airport
IATA Code CTU YKF
ICAO Code ZUUU CYKF
City Chengdu Waterloo
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,055 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 43.460000, -80.380000

Chengdu (CTU) to Waterloo (YKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) in Waterloo, Canada is 11,770 kilometers (7,314 miles / 6,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 07:47 in Chengdu, it's 18:47 in Waterloo. 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 Waterloo (YKF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 356° (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 Kitchener / Waterloo Airport (YKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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