CTU
Chengdu
China
10,423 km
6,476 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
10,423 km
6,476 mi / 5,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YXH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code CTU YXH
ICAO Code ZUUU CYXH
City Chengdu Medicine Hat
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 50.020000, -110.720000

Chengdu (CTU) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 10,423 kilometers (6,476 miles / 5,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 19:25 in Chengdu, it's 04:25 in Medicine Hat. 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 Medicine Hat (YXH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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