Budapest to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (BUD–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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3U Sichuan
33F
2:20 PM
CEST
5:55 AM+1
CST
9h 35m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 50m ACCXDE CALH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
PEK Beijing 14h 50m CA 3UCALY Beijing (PEK) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h AFKQMU CA Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
SZX Shenzhen 15h 7m CAHU 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 14m GAKLMF CA Amsterdam (AMS) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 16h 25m CZ 3UCACZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 16h 55m FM 3UAFCA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
NGB Ningbo 18h FM 3U9CEU Ningbo (NGB) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CKG Chongqing ~12h 55m CA CX Chongqing (CKG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne ~13h 56m CA Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
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Budapest to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,466 mi 9h 35m nonstop +6h ahead

BUD–CTU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,466 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 1 33F 9h35
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – 3U
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, BUD to CTU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 6 hours ahead of Budapest.
BUD: CEST · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
4,466 mi / 7,187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. It runs through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least the duration of your intended stay. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

BUD–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance4,466 mi / 7,187 km
Flight time9h 35m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take about 9h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 4,466 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BUD to CTU: Sichuan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Beijing Capital and Charles de Gaulle.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 6 hours ahead of Budapest.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to CTU

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to CTU is about 9 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,466 miles (7,187 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Beijing Capital and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.