Los Angeles to Chengdu (Jianyang) (LAX–ZUTF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U Sichuan
10:27 PM
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5:50 AM
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Los Angeles to Chengdu (Jianyang)
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 7,192 mi +15h ahead

LAX–ZUTF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 7,192 miles .

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ZUTF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 1 80%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to ZUTF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → ZUTF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
ZUTF → LAX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ZUTF: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Distance & Flight Time
7,192 mi / 11,573 km
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–ZUTF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Chengdu (Jianyang) route.
Route details
Distance7,192 mi / 11,573 km
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ZUTF
IATA / ICAOZUTF / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to ZUTF flights.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ZUTF.
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.