CTU
Chengdu
China
10,003 km
6,216 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
10,003 km
6,216 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU YPJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code CTU YPJ
ICAO Code ZUUU CYLA
City Chengdu Aupaluk
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 59.300000, -69.600000

Chengdu (CTU) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 10,003 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 17:48 in Chengdu, it's 04:48 in Aupaluk. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,506 feet between the two airports. Aupaluk Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Aupaluk (YPJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 6° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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