Distance From Glasgow International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, GLA - TFU Distance

The distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is 5173 miles or 8325 kilometers or 4492 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 Paisley, Renfrewshire ( United Kingdom ) to Chengdu (Jianyang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paisley, Renfrewshire and Chengdu (Jianyang) takes around 11 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Glasgow International Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu (Jianyang), China is 11 hours 53 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 • GLA - TFU

Kilometers		8325 km
Statute Miles		5173 miles
Nautical Miles		4492 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 53 minutes

Glasgow International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport Flight Route Map - GLA to TFU Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom and Chengdu (Jianyang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom and Chengdu (Jianyang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GLA - TFU

Time difference between Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (China) is 8 Hours.
Chengdu (Jianyang) time is 8 Hours ahead of Paisley, Renfrewshire.

Location	Local Time
Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom)	2025-12-16, 17:18:40 GMT
Chengdu (Jianyang) (China)	2025-12-17, 01:18:40 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

Glasgow International Airport (GLA / EGPF) Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

Destination

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