Longyearbyen to Chengdu flights
Chengdu lies 6,641 km (4,127 mi) east of Longyearbyen, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 16 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.
| Longyearbyen | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Svalbard and Jan Mayen | China |
| Population | 2,368 | 20.9 million |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Arctic/Longyearbyen) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LYR, 5 km out | CTU, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 9170–9171 | 610000 |
Clocks in Chengdu are 6 h ahead of Longyearbyen right now, so a 9 h 16 min journey lands 15 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chengdu
Crossing from Svalbard and Jan Mayen into China: money changes from the Krone 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 Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,608 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,641 km (4,127 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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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 Longyearbyen?
6,641 km (4,127 mi) in a straight line, east of Longyearbyen.
How long does it take to get from Longyearbyen to Chengdu by air?
About 9 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Longyearbyen and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Arctic/Longyearbyen).
Which airports are used for Longyearbyen to Chengdu flights?
Typically Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 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
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- 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.