The flight distance from Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 10,627 kilometers (6,603 miles / 5,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Canada with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:28 in Dorval, it's 02:28 in Zhangye. With a 12-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 5,162 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou sits higher than Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhangye (YZY) to Dorval (YUL) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.