CTU
Chengdu
China
8,501 km
5,282 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
8,501 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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CTU YVQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code CTU YVQ
ICAO Code ZUUU CYVQ
City Chengdu Norman Wells
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 65.280000, -126.800000

Chengdu (CTU) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:12 in Chengdu, it's 02:12 in Norman Wells. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,387 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 317° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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