Chengdu to Gustavia flights
Gustavia lies 14,437 km (8,971 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 19 h 16 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 | Gustavia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Saint Barthelemy |
| Population | 20.9 million | 5,988 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/St_Barthelemy) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | SXM, 32 km out |
Clocks in Gustavia are 12 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 19 h 16 min journey lands only 7 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gustavia
Crossing from China into Saint Barthelemy: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +590.
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 Gustavia
Gustavia is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB, 67 km), St. Jean Airport (SBH, 1 km), Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (SFG, 31 km), Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA, 41 km), F. D. Roosevelt Airport (EUX, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Juliana International Airport | SXM | 32 km (20 mi) | 7,546 ft | 13 ft |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | SKB | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,602 ft | 170 ft |
| St. Jean Airport (regional) | SBH | 1 km (1 mi) | 2,119 ft | 49 ft |
| Grand Case-l'Espérance Airport (regional) | SFG | 31 km (19 mi) | 3,937 ft | 7 ft |
| Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (regional) | AXA | 41 km (25 mi) | 5,462 ft | 127 ft |
| F. D. Roosevelt Airport (regional) | EUX | 47 km (29 mi) | 4,265 ft | 129 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,437 km (8,971 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 Gustavia from Chengdu?
14,437 km (8,971 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Gustavia by air?
About 19 h 16 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 Gustavia?
Gustavia is 12 h behind at the moment (America/St_Barthelemy against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Gustavia flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM); Gustavia also has SKB, SBH, SFG, AXA, EUX.
What currency do I need in Gustavia?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.