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Flights from Chengdu to Seattle
There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Seattle. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 15h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 40m
Chengdu to Seattle at a glance
Fastest journey15h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Seattle
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CTU Seoul (ICN) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
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CTU Taipei (TPE) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air
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CTU Hong Kong (HKG) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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CTU Haikou (HAK) SEA
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
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CTU Shanghai (PVG) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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CTU Beijing (PEK) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,165 km6,312 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 40mestimate
- Time difference
- -16hSeattle vs Chengdu
- Currency in Seattle
- USD
- Airports
- TFU, CTU → SEA, BFI
Flights from Chengdu to Seattle: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Hong Kong. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,165 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Hong Kong (HKG) and Haikou (HAK). Air China flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Seattle?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Chengdu.




