Distance From Detel Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

The distance from Detel Airport () to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is 8060 miles or 12971 kilometers or 6999 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 Hessmer ( United States ) to Chengdu (Jianyang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hessmer and Chengdu (Jianyang) takes around 18 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Detel Airport, Hessmer, United States to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (Jianyang), China is 18 hours 31 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		12971 km
Statute Miles		8060 miles
Nautical Miles		6999 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 31 minutes

Detel Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Flight Route Map - to TFU Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TFU

Time difference between Hessmer (United States) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (China) is 14 Hours.
Chengdu (Jianyang) time is 14 Hours ahead of Hessmer.

Location	Local Time
Hessmer (United States)	2025-12-14, 00:15:39 CST
Chengdu (Jianyang) (China)	2025-12-14, 14:15:39 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

Detel Airport ( / LA50) Hessmer, United States

Destination

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