CTU
Chengdu
China
11,555 km
7,180 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
11,555 km
7,180 mi / 6,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
358°
north

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CTU YUL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code CTU YUL
ICAO Code ZUUU CYUL
City Chengdu Dorval
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 1,625 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 45.470000, -73.740000

Chengdu (CTU) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 11,555 kilometers (7,180 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 13:50 in Chengdu, it's 00:50 in Dorval. 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 1,507 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Dorval (YUL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 2° (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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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