Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nyingchi (Mainling) (CTU–LZY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA4423
CA Air China
319
6:55 AM
CST T2
9:00 AM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8621
3U Sichuan
319
6:55 AM
CST TT1
8:55 AM
+06
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
TV9730
TV Tibet
31N
7:15 AM
CST TT2
8:55 AM
+06
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8625
3U Sichuan
319
7:35 AM
CST TT1
9:30 AM
+06
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8627
3U Sichuan
319
8:05 AM
CST T1
10:00 AM
+06
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TV9729
TV Tibet
319
9:55 AM
+06
11:40 AM+1
CST
23h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8628
3U Sichuan
319
10:15 AM
+06
12:10 PM+1
CST
23h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TV9848
TV Tibet
319
12:50 PM
+06
3:00 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8630
3U Sichuan
319
1:11 PM
+06
2:32 PM+1
CST
23h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nyingchi (Mainling)
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 582 mi 1h 40m nonstop -2h behind 3 1-stop hubs

CTU–LZY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 582 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–LZY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 21 319 1h55-2h
CA Air China 7 319 2h05 Star Alliance
TV Tibet Airlines 7 31N 1h40
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – 3U, CA
31N Airbus A319neo – TV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + TV (28 flights/wk, 80%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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 LZY direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to LZY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
366
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 Nyingchi (Mainling) from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Nyingchi Mainling Airport.
Metric CTU→LZY TFU→LZY MIG→LZY
Distance from CTU 34 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 35 34 7
Flight time 1h 40m 4h 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Nyingchi Mainling Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 4:00 PM in Nyingchi (Mainling).
Distance & Flight Time
582 mi / 936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 5m.

CTU–LZY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Nyingchi (Mainling) route.
Route details
Distance582 mi / 936 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 28 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: LZY
IATA / ICAOLZY / ZUNZ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation9,675 ft / 2,949 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to LZY flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 5m. The route covers 582 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Tibet Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from CTU to LZY. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SZX, PEK and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nyingchi (Mainling) is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Yes, return flights from LZY to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU, MIG and CKG. 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 LZY

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Tibet Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CTU to LZY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to LZY ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 582 miles (936 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Chongqing (CKG).