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Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Washington to Chengdu.
However, there are several flights from IAD to TFU with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from IAD to TFU, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Chengdu is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit Chengdu any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

In total there are 4 airlines that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Chengdu TFU. These airlines are:
All other flights from Washington to Chengdu are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 3 alliances that cover the full route from Washington IAD to Chengdu TFU. These alliances are:
You can fly the full journey from IAD to TFU in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
However, for the first part of this route, Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class are available. This depends on the stopover airport of your choice though.
Again depending on your stopover airport, available classes for the second part of this route are Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
In total there are 3 aircraft types that cover the full route from Washington to Chengdu. These aircrafts are:
All other flights from Washington to Chengdu are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Washington and Chengdu is 7,659 miles (12,325 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between IAD and TFU, the distance of the full journey varies between 8,898 and 11,635 miles (or 14,320 and 18,725 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Washington to Chengdu take from 18 hours and 10 minutes up to 22 hours and 35 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There are 2 airports in Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
From 18 hours and 10 minutes up to 22 hours and 35 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between IAD and TFU, the total distance of the full journey varies between 8,898 and 11,635 miles (or 14,320 and 18,725 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
EVA Air, Air China, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines are flying the full route from Washington to Chengdu.
United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Austrian, Hainan Airlines, ITA Airways, China Airlines, Korean Air, Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Iberia, Shenzhen Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates and American Airlines operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying from Washington to Chengdu.
You can fly the full route from Washington to Chengdu (with 1 stopover) in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Washington to Chengdu (with 1 stopover):
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