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Connecting route · Canada → China

Flights from Vancouver to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Beijing, about 15h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 04m
YVRCTUPVG

Vancouver to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey15h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Vancouver to Chengdu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
YVR Shanghai (PVG) CTU
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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2
YVR Beijing (PEK) CTU
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 04m
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3
YVR Hong Kong (HKG) CTU
Leg 1: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 01m
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4
YVR Taipei (TPE) CTU
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 44m
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5
YVR Xiamen (XMN) CTU
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 39m
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6
YVR Guangzhou (CAN) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 47m
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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
9,983 km6,199 miles
Journey time
15h 04mestimate
Time difference
+16hChengdu vs Vancouver
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
YVR → TFU, CTU

Flights from Vancouver to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Beijing 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 Vancouver to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,983 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Beijing (PEK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Taipei (TPE). Air Canada flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Chengdu?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.

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