Hong Kong to Chengdu (Jianyang) (HKG–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKG–TFU is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Tibet Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 805 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: CX, ZH | 7 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | CX, ZH |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 2 | 31N | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→TFU | MFM→TFU | SZX→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | – | 101 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 40m | 2h 5m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
HKG–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to TFU
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Tibet Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HKG to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to TFU is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 805 miles (1,296 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Changsha Huanghua, Haikou Meilan and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).