Nyingchi (Mainling) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (LZY–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U3086
3U Sichuan
319
11:00 AM
+06
12:55 PM
CST
1h 55m
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3U8628
3U Sichuan
319
11:22 AM
+06
7:32 PM
CST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4424
CA Air China
319
12:05 PM
+06
1:50 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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3U8630
3U Sichuan
319
1:12 PM
+06
2:37 PM+1
CST
23h 25m
M T W T F S S
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TV9730
TV Tibet
31N
6:33 AM
CST T2
8:32 AM
+06
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
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3U8627
3U Sichuan
319
7:15 AM
CST T1
9:20 AM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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3U3085
3U Sichuan
319
7:50 AM
CST T1
10:10 AM
+06
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CA4421
CA Air China
319
8:45 AM
CST TT2
10:50 AM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4423
CA Air China
319
9:15 AM
CST TT2
11:15 AM
+06
2h
M T W T F S S
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Nyingchi (Mainling) to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 582 mi 1h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 4 1-stop hubs

LZY–CTU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 582 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LZY–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 21 319 1h55-23h25
CA Air China 7 319 1h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – 3U, CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LZY to CTU direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LZY to CTU.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
324
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Nyingchi (Mainling)

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric LZY→CTU BPX→CTU
Distance from LZY 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 28 21
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of LZY with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Nyingchi (Mainling).
LZY: +06 · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nyingchi (Mainling), it's 8:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
582 mi / 936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 23h 25m.

LZY–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nyingchi (Mainling) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance582 mi / 936 km
Flight time1h 45m to 23h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: LZY
IATA / ICAOLZY / ZUNZ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation9,675 ft / 2,949 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LZY to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 23h 25m. The route covers 582 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Air China.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from LZY to CTU. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, SZX, PEK and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Nyingchi (Mainling).
Yes, return flights from CTU to LZY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BPX. 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 LZY to CTU

Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Air China. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LZY to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LZY to CTU ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 23 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 582 miles (936 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangda (BPX).