CTU
Chengdu
China
9,861 km
6,128 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
9,861 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YKJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU YKJ
ICAO Code ZUUU CYKJ
City Chengdu Key Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Regina
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 57.260000, -105.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 9,861 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 15:48 in Chengdu, it's 01:48 in Key Lake. 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.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 335° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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