Mumbai to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (BOM–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BOM–CTU had nonstop service from Royal Jordanian, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,095 miles in 5h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOM: IST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai, it's 8.5:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter mainland China. Apply at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi or consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC). A single-entry tourist visa (L visa) costs INR 4,500 and takes 4 working days to process. Express service (2 to 3 days) costs INR 6,000, and rush service (1 day) costs INR 7,500. Double-entry is INR 6,750. A 6-month multiple-entry is INR 9,000. China periodically offers transit visa exemptions (24, 72, or 144 hours) at select airports for passengers with confirmed onward tickets to a third country.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, completed Form V.2013 (downloadable from the CVASC website), one recent passport photo (48x33mm, white background), confirmed round-trip flight booking, hotel reservations for each night of the stay (or an invitation letter from a Chinese host with their ID copy), and proof of sufficient funds. Business visas (M visa) need an invitation from a Chinese company. The application must be submitted in person or through an authorized agent.
Direct flights from Delhi to Beijing and Shanghai run 5 to 6 hours. Air India, Air China, and IndiGo serve these routes. Mumbai to Shanghai is about 6 hours 30 minutes. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY/RMB), trading at roughly 7.3 CNY per $1. China runs on mobile payments (WeChat Pay and Alipay), and cash is increasingly difficult to use. Foreign visitors can now link international cards to Alipay for payments. No mandatory vaccinations. China blocks Google, WhatsApp, and most Western social media, so install a VPN before arrival.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Versova–Ghatkopar) does not serve the airport directly.Currently, Mumbai Local Train (Western Line to Andheri station) plus an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the terminal is a low-cost route (₹15–50 for train, ₹80–120 for rickshaw).App-based cabs (Ola, Uber) cost ₹300–600 from South Mumbai or Bandra depending on traffic. The airport is 30km from Nariman Point/Churchgate; traffic is severe most of the day. Midnight–5am is the most reliable travel window. Black-and-yellow taxis are metered and less comfortable than app cabs.
BOM–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOM to CTU
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) had nonstop service from Royal Jordanian, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BOM to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOM to CTU is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,095 miles (3,371 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indira Gandhi, Frankfurt Main and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.