Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Beijing (CTU–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CTU–PEK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 968 miles in approximately 2h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LY, NH, ZH | 126 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 330, 333, 359, 919 | 2h03-3h | – | Star Alliance | LY, NH, ZH |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 63 | 320, 332 | 2h25-2h45 | – | – | – |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 330 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→PEK | TFU→PEK | MIG→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 342 | 56 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 3m | 2h 25m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
CTU–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chengdu to Beijing: Southwest China's Capital Link
CTU-PEK connects Sichuan's provincial capital to Beijing, ranking among China's top 10 domestic routes by passenger volume. Air China, Sichuan Airlines, and China Eastern provide 10 to 15 combined daily nonstops. Block time is about 2 hours 50 minutes over 1,520 km. Air China frequently assigns widebody aircraft (A330, 787) to this sector, reflecting the consistent demand. The route has no direct high-speed rail competitor, giving air travel a significant time advantage on this city pair compared to corridors like Beijing-Shanghai where rail has captured substantial market share.
Chengdu's Two-Airport System
Chengdu opened Tianfu International Airport (TFU) in 2021, creating a two-airport system similar to Beijing's PEK/PKX split. Most major carriers have shifted operations to TFU, though Shuangliu (CTU) retains some domestic services. The two airports are 50 km apart with no direct transit link, so arriving at the wrong one is a costly mistake. TFU is connected to the city by Metro Line 18, which reaches the city center in about 70 minutes. Shuangliu has Metro Lines 10 and 3. On the Beijing end, Air China primarily uses Capital (PEK), while China Eastern routes to Daxing (PKX). Passengers should verify both departure and arrival airport codes before booking.