Chengdu to Barrie flights
Barrie lies 11,659 km (7,245 mi) north of Chengdu, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 42 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chengdu | Barrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 20.9 million | 147,829 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 269 m (883 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | YYZ, 81 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | L9J–L9X |
Clocks in Barrie are 12 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 15 h 42 min journey lands only 3 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barrie
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Barrie
Barrie is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 13 km), Muskoka Airport (YQA, 70 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Muskoka Airport (regional) | YQA | 70 km (43 mi) | 6,000 ft | 925 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 89 km (55 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barrie from Chengdu?
11,659 km (7,245 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Barrie by air?
About 15 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Barrie?
Barrie is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Toronto against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Barrie flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Barrie also has YLK, YQA, YTZ.
What currency do I need in Barrie?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.