Chengdu (Jianyang) to St Louis (TFU–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to St Louis
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 7,571 mi 2h 20m nonstop -13h behind 1 1-stop hubs

TFU–STL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aeromexico leads the route. The flight covers 7,571 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 1 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to STL.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~24h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
237
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
St Louis is 13 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 5:00 AM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
7,571 mi / 12,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance7,571 mi / 12,184 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 7,571 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aeromexico.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TFU to STL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St Louis is 13 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
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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.

Flights from TFU to STL

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to STL ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,571 miles (12,184 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 24 hours via FRA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.