CTU
Chengdu
China
10,565 km
6,565 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
10,565 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

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CTU ZSJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code CTU ZSJ
ICAO Code ZUUU CZSJ
City Chengdu Sandy Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 1,625 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 53.060000, -93.340000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 10,565 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 16:11 in Chengdu, it's 02:11 in Sandy Lake. With a 14-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 Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 345° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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