Amsterdam to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (AMS–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA3160
CA Air China
320
5:15 PM
CET
10:30 AM+1
CST
10h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CA3159
CA Air China
320
10:12 AM
CST
1:57 PM
CET
10h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Amsterdam to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,936 mi 10h 15m nonstop +7h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

AMS–CTU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,936 miles in approximately 10h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 4 320 10h15 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (4 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, AMS to CTU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,079
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Amsterdam

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric AMS→CTU LGG→CTU
Distance from AMS 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 3
Flight time 10h 15m 10h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of AMS with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
AMS: CET · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
4,936 mi / 7,944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Dutch passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

Getting to AMS

Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.

Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.

AMS–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance4,936 mi / 7,944 km
Flight time10h 15m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 10h 15m. The route covers 4,936 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from AMS to CTU. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PEK, CAN, PVG, CDG, ZRH, FRA, DEL, PKX, DWC and XMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Yes, return flights from CTU to AMS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AMS to CTU

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AMS to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to CTU ranges from 10 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,936 miles (7,944 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via PEK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG).