Chengdu to Queens flights
Queens lies 12,079 km (7,505 mi) north of Chengdu, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 14 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 | Queens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | JFK, 7 km out |
Clocks in Queens are 12 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 16 h 14 min journey lands only 4 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Queens
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 Queens
Queens is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 28 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 27 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 44 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 7 km (4 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 27 km (17 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 44 km (27 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Queens
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Common questions
How far is Queens from Chengdu?
12,079 km (7,505 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Queens by air?
About 16 h 14 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 Queens?
Queens is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Queens flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Queens also has LGA, EWR, TEB, HPN, ISP.
What currency do I need in Queens?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Queens?
Our booking partner lists 83 places to stay in Queens, 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.