Chengdu to Amherst flights
Amherst lies 11,821 km (7,345 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 15 h 54 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 | Amherst | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 122,366 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | BUF, 7 km out |
Clocks in Amherst are 12 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 15 h 54 min journey lands only 3 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amherst
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 Amherst
Amherst is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,829 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC, 93 km), John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 94 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 19 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 38 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | ROC | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,001 ft | 559 ft |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 38 km (24 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 87 km (54 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,821 km (7,345 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 Amherst from Chengdu?
11,821 km (7,345 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Amherst by air?
About 15 h 54 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 Amherst?
Amherst is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Amherst flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF); Amherst also has ROC, YHM, IAG, YCM, YTZ.
What currency do I need in Amherst?
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.