Chengdu to Lubbock flights
Lubbock lies 12,370 km (7,687 mi) north-east of Chengdu, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 37 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 | Lubbock | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 249,042 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 979 m (3,212 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | LBB, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 79401–79499 |
Clocks in Lubbock are 13 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 16 h 37 min journey lands only 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lubbock
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 Lubbock
Lubbock is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (regional) | LBB | 10 km (6 mi) | 11,500 ft | 3,282 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lubbock from Chengdu?
12,370 km (7,687 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Lubbock by air?
About 16 h 37 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 Lubbock?
Lubbock is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Lubbock flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
What currency do I need in Lubbock?
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.