Chengdu to Beijing flights
Beijing lies 1,517 km (942 mi) north-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 42 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 | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 19 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | PEK, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 100000 |
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 Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport | PEK | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 116 ft |
| Beijing Daxing International Airport | PKX | 45 km (28 mi) | 12,467 ft | 98 ft |
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Staying in Beijing
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing. Of the 906 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (311), and 147 are five-star. Across 211 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 118,326 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beijing from Chengdu?
1,517 km (942 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Beijing by air?
About 2 h 42 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 Beijing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Beijing flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK); Beijing also has PKX.
Where can I stay in Beijing?
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing, bookable on this site.
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.