Ningbo to Chengdu (Jianyang) (NGB–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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3U5378cs
3U Sichuan
320
7:35 AM
CST T2
10:40 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6198+1
MU China Eastern
320
7:45 AM
CST TT2
10:50 AM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2674+1
CA Air China
319
1:35 PM
CST TT2
4:35 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4118cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
1:35 PM
CST TT2
4:35 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU9953
MU China Eastern
32N
9:05 AM
CST T2
12:05 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2673+1
CA Air China
319
5:40 PM
CST TT2
8:25 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4117cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
5:40 PM
CST TT2
8:25 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ningbo to Chengdu (Jianyang)
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,017 mi 3h nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

NGB–TFU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,017 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NGB–TFU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 7 319 3h Star Alliance ZH
MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U 7 320 3h05 SkyTeam 3U
9C Spring Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CA
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, MU
321 Airbus A321 – ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: 9C (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NGB to TFU 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
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NGB to TFU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,820
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 (Jianyang) from Ningbo

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.
Metric NGB→TFU HGH→TFU HYN→TFU
Distance from NGB 68 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 7 1
Weekly flights 28 101 7
Flight time 3h 2h 55m 3h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of NGB with service to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chengdu (Jianyang) is 0 hours the same as Ningbo.
NGB: CST · TFU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
Distance & Flight Time
1,017 mi / 1,637 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 5m.
Getting from TFU

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 (Jianyang) Climate

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.

NGB–TFU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ningbo to Chengdu (Jianyang) route.
Route details
Distance1,017 mi / 1,637 km
Flight time3h to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NGB to TFU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 5m. The route covers 1,017 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from NGB to TFU. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JIU, HCZ, KOW, JGS, XFN, LYG, RIZ, LHW, JHG, WEH, DYG, SGN, XIY, HIA, NRT, ENH, HKT, LJG, SWA, HKG, ZHA, SJW, WUH, INC, CGO, VTE, CSX, TAO, XMN, KWL, TYN, BKK, SZX, CAN, TSN, YYA, PVG, SIN, KMG, ZUH, HET, PKX, KHN, NNG, LUM, DLC, XNN, PEK, SHE, DXJ, SYX, KWE, MFM, HRB, LYI, HAK, YIH, XIC, SHS, YNT, TPE and CGQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TFU to NGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH, HYN and YIW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NGB to TFU

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NGB to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NGB to TFU ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,017 miles (1,637 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JIU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH), Taizhou (Luqiao) (HYN) and Yiwu/Jinhua (YIW).