Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Harbin (CTU–HRB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U8471
3U Sichuan
320
6:55 AM
CST T1
10:55 AM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
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3U8472
3U Sichuan
321
12:15 PM
CST TT2
4:35 PM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Harbin
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,589 mi 4h nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

CTU–HRB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 1,589 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–HRB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 0 Star Alliance
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 0 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: EU (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 HRB 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 CTU to HRB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,824
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.

Other ways to reach Harbin from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Harbin Taiping International Airport.
Metric CTU→HRB TFU→HRB CKG→HRB
Distance from CTU 34 mi 172 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 5
Weekly flights 7 58 42
Flight time 4h 3h 45m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Harbin Taiping International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Harbin is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · HRB: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Harbin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,589 mi / 2,556 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Getting from HRB

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to the city centre and Harbin Station in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 60–100. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple zones and the railway station for CNY 20. In winter, confirm transportation availability; heavy snowfall occasionally disrupts surface transport temporarily.Harbin is a hub for northeast China (Manchuria) with connections to Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, and cross-border routes to Russia. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Harbin Climate

Severe subarctic continental climate, one of the coldest major cities in China. Winters (November–March) are extreme, with temperatures regularly reaching −20 to −30°C and occasional lows below −35°C. Heavy snowfall, black ice, and extreme cold cause frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops. Harbin's famous Ice Festival runs January–February.

Summers (June–August) are short and warm at 22–30°C with low humidity and good flying conditions. Spring and autumn are brief transitional periods. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Thin layers are wholly inadequate.

CTU–HRB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Harbin route.
Route details
Distance1,589 mi / 2,556 km
Flight time4h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: HRB
IATA / ICAOHRB / ZYHB
TimezoneAsia/Harbin
Passengers/yr23.8M
Elevation457 ft / 139 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to HRB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,589 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CTU to HRB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNT, HDG, CZX, KMG, HYN, HKG, LHW, WNZ, LYI, HET, KHN, ICN, TSN, TYN, ZUH, CGO, TNA, NTG, TAO, NGB, PEK, WUH, SJW, SYX, HGH, PVG, PKX, NKG, HFE, YTY, CSX, WUX, HAK, CAN, XMN, SZX, FOC, JNH, SHA and INC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HRB to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU and CKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HRB

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTU to HRB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to HRB ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,589 miles (2,556 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG).