Chengdu to Riverside flights
Riverside lies 11,616 km (7,218 mi) north-east of Chengdu, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 39 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 | Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 317,261 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ONT, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 92501–92522 |
Clocks in Riverside are 15 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 15 h 39 min journey lands only 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riverside
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 Riverside
Riverside is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ontario International Airport (ONT), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,197-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 22 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 54 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 71 km), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP, 83 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 54 km (34 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 71 km (44 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Palm Springs International Airport | PSP | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,000 ft | 477 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 93 km (58 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Riverside from Chengdu?
11,616 km (7,218 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Riverside by air?
About 15 h 39 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 Riverside?
Riverside is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Riverside flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Ontario International Airport (ONT); Riverside also has SBD, SNA, LGB, PSP, LAX.
What currency do I need in Riverside?
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.