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

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CA3063
CA Air China
33F
4:00 AM
CST
7:25 AM
+04
7h 25m
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CA Air China
33F
4:45 PM
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CA Air China
33F
4:55 PM
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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 9 hubs
HKG Hong Kong 11h 20m 3UCACX → EKMP Hong Kong (HKG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 50m 3UCACZ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 16h 35m 3UCASC → MS Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 15m 3UAFCA → EK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
IST Istanbul 19h 40m CA → TK Istanbul (IST) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
AMS Amsterdam 20h 59m CA → EK Amsterdam (AMS) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
TPE Taoyuan 21h 38m BRCACI → CILH Taoyuan (TPE) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 20m CALH → CIEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne ~18h 50m CA → EK Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,987 mi 7h 25m nonstop -4h behind

CTU–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,987 miles in approximately 7h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
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 3 33F 7h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (3 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
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to DWC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HKG ~11h 20m CAN ~15h 50m HAK ~16h 35m PVG ~17h 15m LGG ~18h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
329
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 7h 25m gate to gate.
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 time7h 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CTU
Full nameChengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 7h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,987 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CTU to DWC: Air China.
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 Hong Kong, Guangzhou Baiyun and Haikou Meilan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DWC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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 CTU to DWC

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTU to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to DWC is about 7 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,987 miles (4,806 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hong Kong, Guangzhou Baiyun and Haikou Meilan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.