Chengdu to Macau flights
Macau lies 1,332 km (828 mi) south-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 2 h 27 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 | Macau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Macao |
| Population | 20.9 million | 649,335 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Macau) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | MFM, 7 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Macau
Crossing from China into Macao: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pataca (MOP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +853; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Macau
Macau is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Macau International Airport (MFM), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,544-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 28 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 40 km), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 28 km (17 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 40 km (25 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 56 km (35 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
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Staying in Macau
Our booking partner lists 97 places to stay in Macau. Of the 95 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (43), and 43 are five-star. Across 70 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 37,013 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Macau from Chengdu?
1,332 km (828 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Macau by air?
About 2 h 27 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 Macau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Macau flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Macau International Airport (MFM); Macau also has ZUH, HKG, SZX.
What currency do I need in Macau?
The Pataca (MOP).
Where can I stay in Macau?
Our booking partner lists 97 places to stay in Macau, bookable on this site.
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.