Jerusalem to Chengdu flights
Chengdu lies 6,431 km (3,996 mi) east of Jerusalem, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Jerusalem | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | China |
| Population | 971,800 | 20.9 million |
| Elevation | 786 m (2,579 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | TLV, 41 km out | CTU, 17 km out |
Clocks in Chengdu are 5 h ahead of Jerusalem right now, so a 9 h journey lands 14 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chengdu
Crossing from Israel into China: money changes from the Shekel to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jerusalem
Jerusalem is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Queen Alia International Airport (AMM, 74 km), Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport (ADJ, 77 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | CTU | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 1,625 ft |
| Chengdu Tianfu International Airport | TFU | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,440 ft |
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Staying in Chengdu
Our booking partner lists 716 places to stay in Chengdu. Of the 678 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (240), and 79 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 26,889 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chengdu from Jerusalem?
6,431 km (3,996 mi) in a straight line, east of Jerusalem.
How long does it take to get from Jerusalem to Chengdu by air?
About 9 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jerusalem and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Jerusalem).
Which airports are used for Jerusalem to Chengdu flights?
Typically Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU); Chengdu also has TFU.
What currency do I need in Chengdu?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Chengdu?
Our booking partner lists 716 places to stay in Chengdu, 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.