Distance From Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport, TFU - IND Distance

The distance from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 7549 miles or 12149 kilometers or 6556 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 Chengdu (Jianyang) ( China ) to Indianapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chengdu (Jianyang) and Indianapolis takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (Jianyang), China to Indianapolis International Airport, Indianapolis, United States is 17 hours 21 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 - IND

Kilometers		12149 km
Statute Miles		7549 miles
Nautical Miles		6556 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport Flight Route Map - TFU to IND Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TFU - IND

Time difference between Chengdu (Jianyang) (China) and Indianapolis (United States) is 13 Hours.
Indianapolis time is 13 Hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).

Location	Local Time
Chengdu (Jianyang) (China)	2025-12-15, 02:11:16 CST
Indianapolis (United States)	2025-12-14, 13:11:16 EST

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

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

Destination

Indianapolis International Airport (IND / KIND) Indianapolis, United States