Vancouver to Chengdu (Jianyang) (YVR–ZUTF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U3860
3U Sichuan
11:40 PM
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4:25 AM
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Vancouver to Chengdu (Jianyang)
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 6,212 mi +15h ahead

YVR–ZUTF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,212 miles .

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–ZUTF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 1 64%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to ZUTF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → ZUTF
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
ZUTF → YVR
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · ZUTF: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Distance & Flight Time
6,212 mi / 9,996 km
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The exemption applies to ordinary passports only. Carry supporting documents such as hotel bookings and return tickets. Check whether this policy has been extended before booking travel beyond 2026.

Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

YVR–ZUTF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Chengdu (Jianyang) route.
Route details
Distance6,212 mi / 9,996 km
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZUTF
IATA / ICAOZUTF / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to ZUTF flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to ZUTF.
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.