Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (CTU–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U8561
3U Sichuan
320
10:55 AM
CST T1
3:25 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2805+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
32N
11:40 AM
CST TT2
4:10 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8562
3U Sichuan
320
4:50 PM
+06
9:00 PM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2806+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
32N
5:00 PM
+06
8:55 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,542 mi 4h 30m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

CTU–YIN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación leads the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTU–YIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 7 32N 4h30 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – EU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 YIN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTU to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
652
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 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Chengdu (Shuangliu)

Nearby airports with service to Yining Airport.
Metric CTU→YIN TFU→YIN
Distance from CTU 34 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 14 42
Flight time 4h 30m 6h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of CTU with service to Yining Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
CTU: CST · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu), it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m.

CTU–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
Destination: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTU to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Yining Airport take approximately 4h 30m. The route covers 1,542 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CTU to YIN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHW, NKG, URC, TNA, HFE, WUH, KHG, CGO, AKU, SJW, PVG, PKX and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Yes, return flights from YIN to CTU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TFU. 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 YIN

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CTU to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTU to YIN ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via LHW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).