How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Chengdu?

Departing from United Kingdom to Chengdu will take you 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5155 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chengdu ranges from 0.0 - 250.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 250.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chengdu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chengdu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Chengdu?

The most popular route from United Kingdom to Chengdu is London Heathrow - Chengdu. You may also consider London Gatwick - Chengdu or London Stansted - Chengdu.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GB to CTU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from United Kingdom?

Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from United Kingdom. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu.

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu?

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Average price	£597
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MAN Manchester - CTU Chengdu

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Thu 19/11

18:45-12:35

2 stops33h 50m

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00:00-17:00

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Wed 18/11

06:00-12:35

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00:00-17:00

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LHR London Heathrow - CTU Chengdu

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22:30-19:35

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Chengdu

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00:00-17:00

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Thu 5/11

22:30-18:10

1 stop35h 40m

Chengdu

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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21:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

Chengdu

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00:00-17:00

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CTU Chengdu

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14:15-17:00

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00:00-17:00

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07:00-17:00

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Chengdu

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00:00-17:00

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17:00-22:55

1 stop21h 55m

Chengdu

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00:00-17:00

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£363

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MAN Manchester - CTU Chengdu

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Manchester

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13:05-12:35

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Chengdu

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£364

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MAN Manchester - CTU Chengdu

MANCTU

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14:05-09:50

3 stops35h 45m

Chengdu

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00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£366

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United Kingdom to Chengdu, such as China Southern and Air China. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

China Southern

7.5

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184 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Seats were not good, handles were broken not functioning as supposed to. Need improvement on entertainment screen, most of the time froze. Food quality was poor.Not enough international languages movies. Overall need lots of improvement.

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7.5

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6.0

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Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Air China

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167 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Sunil,Jul 2026

CAN - LAX

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from United Kingdom?
Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from United Kingdom. Chengdu is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Chengdu’s city center.
How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Chengdu?
Departing from United Kingdom to Chengdu will take you 14h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5155 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Chengdu?
The most popular route from United Kingdom to Chengdu is London Heathrow - Chengdu. You may also consider London Gatwick - Chengdu or London Stansted - Chengdu.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Chengdu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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