JZH
Jiuzhaigou
China
9,976 km
6,199 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
9,976 km
6,199 mi / 5,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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JZH YYC
Airport Name Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JZH YYC
ICAO Code ZUJZ CYYC
City Jiuzhaigou Calgary
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 11,327 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, 103.680000 51.110000, -114.020000

Jiuzhaigou (JZH) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) in Jiuzhaigou, China to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 9,976 kilometers (6,199 miles / 5,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 17:12 in Jiuzhaigou, it's 02:12 in Calgary. 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 7,770 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits lower than Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Jiuzhaigou (JZH) follows a heading of 329° (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 Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (JZH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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