Chengdu to Memphis flights
Memphis lies 12,549 km (7,798 mi) north 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 50 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 | Memphis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 633,104 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | MEM, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 37501–38197 |
Clocks in Memphis are 13 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 16 h 50 min journey lands only 3 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Memphis
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 Memphis
Memphis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick W. Smith International Airport | MEM | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,120 ft | 341 ft |
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport (regional) | JBR | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,200 ft | 262 ft |
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Staying in Memphis
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Common questions
How far is Memphis from Chengdu?
12,549 km (7,798 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Memphis by air?
About 16 h 50 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 Memphis?
Memphis is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Memphis flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM); Memphis also has JBR.
What currency do I need in Memphis?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Memphis?
Our booking partner lists 464 places to stay in Memphis, 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.