Distance From Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

The distance from Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport () to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is 8097 miles or 13031 kilometers or 7032 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from South Houston ( United States ) to Chengdu (Jianyang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between South Houston and Chengdu (Jianyang) takes around 18 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport, South Houston, United States to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (Jianyang), China is 18 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - TFU

Kilometers		13031 km
Statute Miles		8097 miles
Nautical Miles		7032 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 36 minutes

Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Flight Route Map - to TFU Flight Path

Location of Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport & Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view South Houston to Chengdu (Jianyang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between South Houston, United States and Chengdu (Jianyang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between South Houston, United States and Chengdu (Jianyang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TFU

Time difference between South Houston (United States) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (China) is 13 Hours.
Chengdu (Jianyang) time is 13 Hours ahead of South Houston.

Location	Local Time
South Houston (United States)	2026-06-23, 16:20:07 CDT
Chengdu (Jianyang) (China)	2026-06-24, 05:20:07 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Centerpoint Energy South Houston Heliport ( / 5TX3) South Houston, United States

Destination

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU / ZUTF) Chengdu (Jianyang), China