CTU
Chengdu
China
10,974 km
6,819 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
10,974 km
6,819 mi / 5,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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CTU YQN
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code CTU YQN
ICAO Code ZUUU CYQN
City Chengdu Nakina
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 50.180000, -86.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 10,974 kilometers (6,819 miles / 5,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 17:29 in Chengdu, it's 04:29 in Nakina. 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 Nakina (YQN) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 351° (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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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