Chengdu to Dallas flights
Dallas lies 12,626 km (7,845 mi) north of Chengdu, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 56 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 | Dallas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | DAL, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 75201–75398 |
Clocks in Dallas are 13 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 16 h 56 min journey lands only 3 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dallas
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); 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 Dallas
Dallas is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 25 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 52 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 52 km (32 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,626 km (7,845 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Dallas from Chengdu?
12,626 km (7,845 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Dallas by air?
About 16 h 56 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 Dallas?
Dallas is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Dallas flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); Dallas also has DFW, FTW.
What currency do I need in Dallas?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Dallas?
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Where these facts come from
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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.