Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (CTU–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA Air China
77F
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9:25 AM
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CA Air China
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CA Air China
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,987 mi 8h 25m nonstop -4h behind 8 1-stop hubs

CTU–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,987 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 77F 8h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 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 DWC 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
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
SZX ~21h 19m AMS ~21h 35m ZRH ~22h 16m PVG ~24h 20m CAN ~24h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 2:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
2,987 mi / 4,806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.

The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CTU–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance2,987 mi / 4,806 km
Flight time8h 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 8h 25m. The route covers 2,987 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CTU to DWC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, AMS, ZRH, PVG, CAN, ARN, HKG and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Yes, return flights from DWC to CTU 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 CTU to DWC

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTU to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to DWC ranges from 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,987 miles (4,806 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.