Flights to Chengdu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | CTU | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 1,625 ft |
| Chengdu Tianfu International Airport | TFU | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,440 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, CTU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 1,625 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Chengdu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu to Chongqing | China | 269 km (167 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Chengdu to Guangzhou | China | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Chengdu to Shenzhen | China | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Chengdu to Wuhan | China | 976 km (606 mi) | about 2 h |
| Chengdu to Xi’an | China | 606 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Chengdu to Dongguan | China | 1,282 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Chengdu to Hefei | China | 1,262 km (784 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Chengdu to Nanjing | China | 1,404 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Chengdu to Foshan | China | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Chengdu to Jinan | China | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Chengdu to Hanoi | Vietnam | 1,087 km (675 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Chengdu to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,371 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Chengdu to Wuzhong | China | 837 km (520 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Chengdu to Zhengzhou | China | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Chengdu to Nanning | China | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Chengdu to Kunming | China | 640 km (397 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Chengdu to Shijiazhuang | China | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Chengdu to Taiyuan | China | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Chengdu to Zibo | China | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Chengdu to Yangzhou | China | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Chengdu to Huai'an | China | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Chengdu to Guiyang | China | 522 km (325 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Chengdu to Shanghai | China | 1,658 km (1,030 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Chengdu to Beijing | China | 1,517 km (942 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Chengdu to Istanbul | Turkey | 6,661 km (4,139 mi) | about 9 h 17 min |
| Chengdu to Tianjin | China | 1,520 km (944 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Chengdu to Lahore | Pakistan | 2,822 km (1,754 mi) | about 4 h 22 min |
| Chengdu to Mumbai | India | 3,385 km (2,103 mi) | about 5 h 5 min |
| Chengdu to Mexico City | Mexico | 13,918 km (8,648 mi) | about 18 h 36 min |
| Chengdu to Hangzhou | China | 1,542 km (958 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Chengdu?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is the closest large airport at 17 km (11 mi). The others, TFU, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is CTU from Chengdu city centre?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Chengdu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.