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Chengdu to Central Coast flights

Central Coast lies 8,687 km (5,398 mi) south-east of Chengdu, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 11 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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The two ends, side by side
ChengduCentral Coast
CountryChinaAustralia
Population20.9 million346,596
Elevation499 m (1,637 ft)15 m (49 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney)
Nearest large airportCTU, 17 km outSYD, 60 km out

Clocks in Central Coast are 2 h ahead of Chengdu right now, so a 11 h 53 min journey lands 13 h 53 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Central Coast

Crossing from China into Australia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.

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 Central Coast

Central Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Newcastle Airport (NTL, 83 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Central Coast (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYD60 km (37 mi)12,999 ft21 ft
Newcastle AirportNTL83 km (52 mi)10,033 ft31 ft

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Common questions

How far is Central Coast from Chengdu?

8,687 km (5,398 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chengdu.

How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Central Coast by air?

About 11 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 Central Coast?

Central Coast is 2 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Asia/Shanghai).

Which airports are used for Chengdu to Central Coast flights?

Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD); Central Coast also has NTL.

What currency do I need in Central Coast?

The Dollar (AUD).

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.