Chengdu to Changsha flights
Changsha lies 1,258 km (781 mi) south-east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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 | Changsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 688,242 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ZUH, 82 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 410000 |
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 Changsha
Changsha is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, whose 13,517-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Macau International Airport (MFM, 97 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 82 km (51 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 97 km (60 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 87 km (54 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Changsha from Chengdu?
1,258 km (781 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Changsha by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Changsha?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Changsha flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH); Changsha also has MFM, FUO.
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.