CTU
Chengdu
China
9,563 km
5,942 miles
YPY
Fort Chipewyan
Canada
Distance
9,563 km
5,942 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YPY
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Fort Chipewyan Airport
IATA Code CTU YPY
ICAO Code ZUUU CYPY
City Chengdu Fort Chipewyan
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 58.770000, -111.120000

Chengdu (CTU) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 9,563 kilometers (5,942 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 10:15 in Chengdu, it's 19:15 in Fort Chipewyan. 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.

The return flight from Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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