Chengdu to Glendale flights
Glendale lies 11,552 km (7,178 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 34 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 | Glendale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 201,020 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | BUR, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 91201–91226 |
Clocks in Glendale are 15 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 15 h 34 min journey lands only 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Glendale
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 Glendale
Glendale is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 26 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 61 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 61 km (38 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 63 km (39 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,552 km (7,178 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 Glendale from Chengdu?
11,552 km (7,178 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Glendale by air?
About 15 h 34 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 Glendale?
Glendale is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Glendale flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR); Glendale also has LAX, LGB, ONT, SNA, SBD.
What currency do I need in Glendale?
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.