Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shannan (Gonggar) (CTU–LXA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TV9803
TV Tibet
319
6:20 AM
CST TT2
8:50 AM
+06
2h 30m
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CA4403
CA Air China
319
6:25 AM
CST T2
8:55 AM
+06
2h 30m
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3U5521
3U Sichuan
319
6:30 AM
CST T2
9:00 AM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EU1835
EU Chengdu
319
6:35 AM
CST T2
9:05 AM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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TV9823
TV Tibet
330
7:45 AM
CST TT2
10:11 AM
+06
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
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CA4401
CA Air China
330
8:15 AM
CST T2
10:50 AM
+06
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CA4405
CA Air China
319
12:05 PM
CST TT2
2:35 PM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U8695
3U Sichuan
319
2:30 PM
CST TT1
5:15 PM
+06
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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TV9766
TV Tibet
31N
2:55 PM
CST TT2
5:30 PM
+06
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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TV9924
TV Tibet
319
7:15 PM
CST TT2
9:45 PM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U8691
3U Sichuan
319
7:15 PM
CST TT1
9:35 PM
+06
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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TV9882
TV Tibet
330
7:30 PM
CST TT2
10:00 PM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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TV9958
TV Tibet
330
8:00 PM
CST TT2
10:30 PM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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TV9957
TV Tibet
31N
7:35 AM
+06 TT3
10:00 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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TV9923
TV Tibet
319
7:35 AM
+06 TT3
10:00 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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TV9881
TV Tibet
330
10:20 AM
+06
12:05 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CA4402
CA Air China
319
11:55 AM
+06 TT3
2:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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3U8694
3U Sichuan
319
12:05 PM
+06 TT3
1:55 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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CA4432
CA Air China
319
12:45 PM
+06 TT3
2:45 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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TV9820
TV Tibet
319
1:10 PM
+06 TT3
3:15 PM
CST
2h 5m
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CA4406
CA Air China
330
3:40 PM
+06 TT3
5:40 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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TV9846
TV Tibet
319
5:50 PM
+06 TT3
8:00 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4404
CA Air China
330
6:05 PM
+06 TT3
7:55 PM
CST
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EU1836
EU Chengdu
319
6:50 PM
+06
8:55 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8698
3U Sichuan
330
7:10 PM
+06 TT3
9:10 PM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TV9765
TV Tibet
319
7:45 PM
+06 TT3
9:25 PM
CST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8696
3U Sichuan
330
7:57 PM
+06 TT3
9:33 PM+1
CST
23h 36m
M T W T F S S
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3U8692
3U Sichuan
319
10:25 PM
+06 TT3
12:10 AM+1
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shannan (Gonggar)
4 carriers, 85 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 85 Flights/wk 785 mi 2h 20m nonstop -2h behind 9 1-stop hubs

CTU–LXA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 785 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–LXA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TV Tibet Airlines 36 319, 31N, 330 2h30-4h26
3U Sichuan Airlines 21 319 2h20-2h45
CA Air China 21 319, 330 2h30-2h35 Star Alliance
EU Chengdu Airlines 7 319 2h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – 3U, CA, EU, TV
31N Airbus A319neo – TV
330 Airbus A330 – CA, TV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU + TV (64 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: CA (21 flights/wk, 25%)
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 LXA direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
85
Outbound / wk
92
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to LXA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
614
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 Shannan (Gonggar) from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.
Metric CTU→LXA TFU→LXA MIG→LXA
Distance from CTU 34 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4 3
Weekly flights 85 59 29
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 30m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · LXA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 4:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
Distance & Flight Time
785 mi / 1,263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 4h 26m.

CTU–LXA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shannan (Gonggar) route.
Route details
Distance785 mi / 1,263 km
Flight time2h 20m to 4h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights85 out / 92 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: LXA
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to LXA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 4h 26m. The route covers 785 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
There are approximately 85 nonstop flights per week from CTU to LXA. The return direction has about 92 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DDR, CSX, XIC, KMG, XNN, NKG, PEK, CGO and WUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Yes, return flights from LXA to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU, MIG and YBP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 LXA

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CTU to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to LXA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 785 miles (1,263 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DDR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).