Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (DWC–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA1158
CA Air China
33F
4:45 PM
+04
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CA1156
CA Air China
33F
4:45 PM
+04
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CA3064
CA Air China
33F
4:55 PM
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CA Air China
33F
4:00 AM
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+04
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PEK Beijing 11h 13m EK → 3UCALY Beijing (PEK) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 11h 21m CZEK → 3UCACZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 12h 50m EK → 3UCAZH Zhengzhou (CGO) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
SZX Shenzhen 16h 45m TK → 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 20h 40m EK → CA Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 22h 40m EK → CA Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 55m CIEKLH → CALH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
DEL New Delhi ~9h 22m → 3U New Delhi (DEL) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
HKG Hong Kong ~11h 45m EKTK → 3U Hong Kong (HKG) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
BUD Budapest ~18h MS → 3U Budapest (BUD) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,987 mi 7h 40m nonstop +4h ahead

DWC–CTU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,987 miles in approximately 7h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Dubai(Jebel Ali) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DWC–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 33F 7h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DWC to CTU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DEL ~9h 22m PEK ~11h 13m CAN ~11h 21m HKG ~11h 45m CGO ~12h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
239
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 10:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
2,987 mi / 4,806 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

DWC–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance2,987 mi / 4,806 km
Flight time7h 40m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DWC
Full nameAl Maktoum International Airport
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: CTU
Full nameChengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take about 7h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,987 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DWC to CTU: Air China.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, Guangzhou Baiyun and Zhengzhou Xinzheng.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 4 hours ahead of Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Yes, return flights from CTU to DWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DWC to CTU

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DWC to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to CTU is about 7 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,987 miles (4,806 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Guangzhou Baiyun and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.