Chengdu to Lichuan flights
Lichuan lies 460 km (286 mi) 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 1 h 20 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 | Lichuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 120,587 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 1,255 m (4,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ENH, 61 km out |
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 Lichuan
Lichuan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Enshi Xujiaping Airport (ENH), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enshi Xujiaping Airport (regional) | ENH | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,890 ft | 1,605 ft |
| Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (regional) | JIQ | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,874 ft | 2,075 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lichuan from Chengdu?
460 km (286 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Lichuan by air?
About 1 h 20 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 Lichuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Lichuan flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Enshi Xujiaping Airport (ENH); Lichuan also has JIQ.
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.