Chengdu to Greensboro flights
Greensboro lies 12,583 km (7,819 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 16 h 53 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.
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| Chengdu | Greensboro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 285,342 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | GSO, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 27401–27499 |
Clocks in Greensboro are 12 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 16 h 53 min journey lands only 4 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Greensboro
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 Greensboro
Greensboro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Triad International Airport | GSO | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,001 ft | 925 ft |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 93 km (58 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Greensboro from Chengdu?
12,583 km (7,819 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Greensboro by air?
About 16 h 53 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 Greensboro?
Greensboro is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Greensboro flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO); Greensboro also has RDU.
What currency do I need in Greensboro?
The Dollar (USD).
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.