Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shenzhen (CTU–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CTU–SZX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 818 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 98 | 320, 321, 32N, 32Q, 330, 332, 738 | 1h58-3h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC | 98 | 319, 320, 32N, 32Q, 330, 332, 738 | 2h05-2h50 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 24 | 321, 32N, 32Q, 738 | 2h25-2h29 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 14 | 320 | 2h25-2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h09 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Chengdu (Shuangliu)
| Metric | CTU→SZX | TFU→SZX | MIG→SZX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CTU | – | 34 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 326 | 78 | 20 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 25m | 2h 23m |
Travel Essentials
CTU: CST · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
CTU–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chengdu to Shenzhen: Western China to the Tech Capital
CTU-SZX connects Sichuan's capital to the Pearl River Delta's technology hub. Over 15 daily nonstops from Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and others make this one of China's highest-frequency routes between the western interior and the southern coast. Block time is about 2 hours 40 minutes for the 950-mile sector. Business traffic runs heavy between Chengdu's growing tech scene and Shenzhen's hardware and electronics ecosystem, home to Huawei, Tencent, BYD, and DJI.
Chengdu's newer Tianfu International Airport handles most domestic departures with efficient infrastructure. Shenzhen Bao'an connects via Metro Line 11 to the Futian business district in 45 minutes. The route has no practical high-speed rail competitor, since the indirect rail journey takes 7 to 8 hours with transfers. For travelers continuing to Hong Kong, Shenzhen's land border crossings are 30 to 60 minutes from the airport by road or metro.