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Flights from New York to Chengdu
There are no direct flights from New York to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 19h 04m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 04m
New York to Chengdu at a glance
Fastest journey19h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from New York to Chengdu
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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NYC Seoul (ICN) CTU
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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NYC Shanghai (PVG) CTU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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NYC Taipei (TPE) CTU
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air
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NYC Fuzhou (FOC) CTU
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
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NYC Guangzhou (CAN) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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NYC Hong Kong (HKG) CTU
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong 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
- 12,086 km7,505 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 04mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hChengdu vs New York
- Currency in Chengdu
- CNY
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → TFU, CTU
Flights from New York to Chengdu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Taipei. 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 New York to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,086 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Taipei (TPE) and Fuzhou (FOC). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Chengdu?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between New York and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 13 hours ahead of New York.





