Colombo to Chengdu (Jianyang) (CMB–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
CA426
CA Air China
319
10:15 PM
+0530
6:20 AM+1
CST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA425
CA Air China
319
5:40 PM
CST TT1
8:55 PM
+0530
5h 45m
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
KMG Kunming 8h 35m MU 3U8LCA Kunming (KMG) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 18m AYCXQF 3UCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
MLE Malé 9h 30m AICZEK 3U Malé (MLE) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
KUL Sepang 9h 40m 8DAKFY D7MH Sepang (KUL) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
BKK Bangkok 10h 45m 8MACAY 3U9CCZ Bangkok (BKK) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 40m MU 3UBACA Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
SIN Singapore 12h 50m 8MACAY 3UCACZ Singapore (SIN) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 55m UL 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
PKX Beijing 15h 5m JD 3UCZEY Beijing (PKX) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
CGK Jakarta 16h 10m UL 3U Jakarta (CGK) to Chengdu (Jianyang) flights
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Colombo to Chengdu (Jianyang)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,255 mi 5h 35m nonstop +2.5h ahead

CMB–TFU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,255 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–TFU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 319 5h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 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, CMB to TFU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to TFU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,147
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
+2.5h
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · TFU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Distance & Flight Time
2,255 mi / 3,629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from TFU

Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).

Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.

Chengdu (Jianyang) Climate

Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.

Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.

CMB–TFU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Chengdu (Jianyang) route.
Route details
Distance2,255 mi / 3,629 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to TFU flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,255 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMB to TFU: Air China.
This route has daily 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 Kunming Changshui, Hong Kong and Velana.
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from TFU to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 CMB to TFU

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to TFU is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,255 miles (3,629 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Hong Kong and Velana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.