Chengdu to Hayward flights
Hayward lies 11,031 km (6,855 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 14 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 | Hayward | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 158,289 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | OAK, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 94540–94557 |
Clocks in Hayward are 15 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 14 h 54 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hayward
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 Hayward
Hayward is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 26 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 37 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 23 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 36 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 26 km (16 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 37 km (23 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 23 km (14 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 36 km (22 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 78 km (48 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hayward from Chengdu?
11,031 km (6,855 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Hayward by air?
About 14 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 Hayward?
Hayward is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Hayward flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK); Hayward also has SFO, SJC, SQL, CCR, SCK.
What currency do I need in Hayward?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.