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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U9819
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
6:20 AM
+05
4h 20m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9813
3U Sichuan
33F
5:50 AM
CST
7:10 AM
+05
4h 20m
71%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9821
3U Sichuan
33F
5:50 AM
CST
7:10 AM
+05
4h 20m
71%
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
URC Ürümqi 7h 5m 3UCAEU CZKC Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty flights
PEK Beijing 8h 52m 3UCALY CACZKC Beijing (PEK) to Almaty flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 31m 3UCAEU GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Almaty flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 10m CX TK Hong Kong (HKG) to Almaty flights
PKX Beijing 10h 35m 3UCZEU CZ Beijing (PKX) to Almaty flights
ICN Seoul 12h 40m KJ CXKCOZ Seoul (ICN) to Almaty flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 29m 3UCACZ CZKCTK Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Almaty flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 55m 3UAFCA CZKCMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Almaty flights
IST Istanbul 18h 33m CA JUKCMS Istanbul (IST) to Almaty flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 20h 27m CALH KCLH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Almaty flights
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Almaty
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,717 mi 4h 20m nonstop -3h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
678
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
-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 gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Almaty International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,717 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CTU to ALA: 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 Ürümqi Tianshan, Beijing Capital and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
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 is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,717 miles (2,763 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Beijing Capital and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.