CTU
Chengdu
China
10,335 km
6,422 miles
YYM
Cowley
Canada
Distance
10,335 km
6,422 mi / 5,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
24°
north northeast

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CTU YYM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Cowley Airport
IATA Code CTU YYM
ICAO Code ZUUU CYYM
City Chengdu Cowley
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,876 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 49.640000, -114.090000

Chengdu (CTU) to Cowley (YYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 10,335 kilometers (6,422 miles / 5,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 17:43 in Chengdu, it's 02:43 in Cowley. 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 2,251 feet between the two airports. Cowley Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Cowley (YYM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 328° (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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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