Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Almaty (CTU–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U Sichuan
33F
5:30 AM
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3U Sichuan
33F
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3U Sichuan
33F
8:11 AM
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Almaty
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,717 mi 4h 20m nonstop -3h behind 8 1-stop hubs

CTU–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,717 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 5 33F 4h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CTU to ALA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
PKX ~16h 30m URC ~17h 57m HKG ~18h 30m PEK ~21h 0m PVG ~21h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
546
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.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Almaty is 3 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
1,717 mi / 2,763 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

CTU–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance1,717 mi / 2,763 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: CTU
Full nameChengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,717 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CTU to ALA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PKX, URC, HKG, PEK, PVG, SYX, CAN and HGH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almaty is 3 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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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 CTU to ALA

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTU to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to ALA ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,717 miles (2,763 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via PKX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.