CTU
Chengdu
China
9,810 km
6,095 miles
YQC
Quaqtaq
Canada
Distance
9,810 km
6,095 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU YQC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Quaqtaq Airport
IATA Code CTU YQC
ICAO Code ZUUU CYHA
City Chengdu Quaqtaq
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 103 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 61.050000, -69.620000

Chengdu (CTU) to Quaqtaq (YQC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) in Quaqtaq, Canada is 9,810 kilometers (6,095 miles / 5,297 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 16:16 in Chengdu, it's 03:16 in Quaqtaq. 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 1,522 feet between the two airports. Quaqtaq Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Quaqtaq (YQC) 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 Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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