Chengdu to Saint-Denis flights
Saint-Denis lies 7,733 km (4,805 mi) south-west of Chengdu, -4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 40 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.
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| Chengdu | Saint-Denis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Reunion |
| Population | 20.9 million | 154,765 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | RUN, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 97400–97806 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Saint-Denis are 4 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 10 h 40 min journey lands only 6 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Denis
Crossing from China into Reunion: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Type E; the dialling code becomes +262; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roland Garros Airport (RUN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Garros Airport | RUN | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 66 ft |
| Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport | ZSE | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,000 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Denis from Chengdu?
7,733 km (4,805 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Saint-Denis by air?
About 10 h 40 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 Saint-Denis?
Saint-Denis is 4 h behind at the moment (Indian/Reunion against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Saint-Denis flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Roland Garros Airport (RUN); Saint-Denis also has ZSE.
What currency do I need in Saint-Denis?
The Euro (EUR).
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.