Miami to Chengdu flights
Chengdu lies 13,723 km (8,527 mi) north of Miami, +12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 21 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.
| Miami | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | China |
| Population | 487,014 | 20.9 million |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | MIA, 10 km out | CTU, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 33101–33299 | 610000 |
Clocks in Chengdu are 12 h ahead of Miami right now, so a 18 h 21 min journey lands 30 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chengdu
Crossing from United States into China: money changes from the Dollar 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 Miami
Miami is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Miami International Airport (MIA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,016-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 33 km), Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 17 km), South Bimini Airport (BIM, 93 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 Miami?
13,723 km (8,527 mi) in a straight line, north of Miami.
How long does it take to get from Miami to Chengdu by air?
About 18 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Miami and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 12 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/New_York).
Which airports are used for Miami to Chengdu flights?
Typically Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.