CTU
Chengdu
China
9,340 km
5,804 miles
YYD
Smithers
Canada
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU YYD
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Smithers Airport
IATA Code CTU YYD
ICAO Code ZUUU CYYD
City Chengdu Smithers
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,712 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 54.820000, -127.180000

Chengdu (CTU) to Smithers (YYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Smithers Airport (YYD) in Smithers, Canada is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 19:22 in Chengdu, it's 03:22 in Smithers. With a 16-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 Smithers (YYD) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 318° (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 Smithers Airport (YYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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