Chengdu to Saint John’s flights
Saint John’s lies 14,492 km (9,005 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 19 h 20 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 John’s | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Population | 20.9 million | 51,737 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Antigua) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ANU, 6 km out |
Clocks in Saint John’s are 12 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 19 h 20 min journey lands only 7 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint John’s
Crossing from China into Antigua and Barbuda: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (XCD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes ++1-268; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706 / 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 Saint John’s
Saint John’s is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are John A. Osborne Airport (MNI, 52 km), Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB, 95 km), Burton-Nibbs International Airport (BBQ, 56 km), Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. C. Bird International Airport | ANU | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,003 ft | 62 ft |
| John A. Osborne Airport | MNI | 52 km (32 mi) | 1,968 ft | 550 ft |
| Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport | SKB | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,602 ft | 170 ft |
| Burton-Nibbs International Airport (regional) | BBQ | 56 km (35 mi) | 6,100 ft | 28 ft |
| Vance W. Amory International Airport (regional) | NEV | 80 km (50 mi) | 3,996 ft | 14 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 14,492 km (9,005 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Saint John’s from Chengdu?
14,492 km (9,005 mi) in a straight line, north of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Saint John’s by air?
About 19 h 20 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 John’s?
Saint John’s is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Antigua against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Saint John’s flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU); Saint John’s also has MNI, SKB, BBQ, NEV.
What currency do I need in Saint John’s?
The Dollar (XCD).
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.