Distance From Sacramento International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, SMF - CTU Distance

The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is 6826 miles or 10986 kilometers or 5928 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 Sacramento ( United States ) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sacramento and Chengdu (Shuangliu) takes around 15 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu (Shuangliu), China is 15 hours 41 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 • SMF - CTU

Kilometers		10986 km
Statute Miles		6826 miles
Nautical Miles		5928 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 41 minutes

Sacramento International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Flight Route Map - SMF to CTU Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sacramento, United States and Chengdu (Shuangliu), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMF - CTU

Time difference between Sacramento (United States) and Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China) is 16 Hours.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) time is 16 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Location	Local Time
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:42:34 PST
Chengdu (Shuangliu) (China)	2025-12-05, 14:42:34 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

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States

Destination

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) Chengdu (Shuangliu), China