Beijing to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (PEK–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Beijing to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
3 carriers, 335 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
335 Flights/wk
968 mi
2h 21m nonstop
63 1-stop hubs
PEK–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 968 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop PEK–CTU service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| CA Air China Also: LY, NH, ZH | 126 | 320, 321, 32Q, 330, 333, 359 | 2h21-3h15 | – | Star Alliance | LY, NH, ZH |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 63 | 320, 332 | 2h40-3h10 | – | – | – |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 7 | 330 | 2h50 | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to CTU direction.
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335
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to CTU.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Beijing
Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
| Metric | PEK→CTU | PKX→CTU | TSN→CTU |
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| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 335 | 140 | 56 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h 50m | 2h 55m |
Beijing (PKX) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights · Tianjin (TSN) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights · Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) flights
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 0 hours
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Beijing.
PEK: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
PEK: CST · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
968 mi / 1,558 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m to 3h 15m.
Getting to PEK
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
Facts
PEK–CTU Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Beijing to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance968 mi / 1,558 km
Flight time2h 21m to 3h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights335 out / 342 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PEK to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 2h 21m to 3h 15m. The route covers 968 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Tibet Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 335 nonstop flights per week from PEK to CTU. The return direction has about 342 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNT, LYI, ZHA, FUG, YTY, WUX, JNH, JHG, DZH, WNZ, YCU, DNH, XNN, KHN, BHY, DLU, CKG, DLC, NTG, NNG, INC, CZX, HYN, LXA, DEL, HET, WUH, HFE, XMN, JJN, TYN, TAO, CGO, KHG, HRB, SHE, KMG, PVG, NGB, NKG, SHA, HGH, CGQ, ZUH, SZX, LJG, CSX, LHW, XIC, CAN, FOC, HAK, SYX, PIK, PZI, YIH, FRA, URC, BUD, CDG, YIN, LZY and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTU to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Beijing Capital (PEK) flights land at both Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International (CTU). As of 2024, Air China and China Eastern operate a split between the two airports. TFU, opened in 2021, handles more new-generation aircraft operations. Shuangliu (CTU) remains active for domestic routes. Check your specific carrier when booking, as the airports are 60 km apart and served by different metro lines.
Block time from PEK to CTU or TFU is two hours 25 minutes to two hours 40 minutes. The sector covers roughly 1,500 km. Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern, and Shenzhen Airlines all operate the route with high frequency. Combined daily departures from PEK to the Chengdu metro airports exceed 30 rotations, making it one of the highest-frequency domestic pairs in China.
Air China is the dominant carrier, operating from its Beijing Capital hub with A330s and A321s on this sector. Sichuan Airlines operates as Chengdu's home carrier and runs competitive frequency. China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines, and Chengdu Airlines also serve the pair. The route is heavily contested; seat capacity is among the highest of any Chinese domestic pair. Airline seat sales and dynamic pricing are common, especially 30 to 60 days out.
Beijing to Chengdu: Capital to Southwest Megacity
PEK-CTU ranks among China's highest-volume domestic pairs by annual passengers. The route connects Beijing's political and commercial center to Chengdu, Sichuan Province's capital and the economic anchor of southwest China. Air China and Sichuan Airlines together account for the majority of seats. Aircraft deployed include Airbus A330-300s on peak rotations and A321s on off-peak timings. The route sees consistent demand from government, business, and tourism travel; Chengdu is China's fourth-largest metropolitan economy and a key technology and manufacturing hub in addition to its role as a tourism destination for Sichuan cuisine and panda conservation sites.
Airport Infrastructure and Transfer Notes
Beijing Capital (PEK) operates three terminals: Terminal 3 handles most Air China domestic departures. Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) opened in April 2021 and is China's third-largest airport by designed capacity. Tianfu is connected to Chengdu city center by metro Line 18, with a journey time of roughly 40 minutes. Shuangliu (CTU) connects via metro Line 10 in 30 minutes. During the transition period between the two Chengdu airports, travelers should verify which airport their specific flight uses, as the same airline may operate different rotations from each terminal. Beijing Daxing International (PKX) also serves some Chengdu routes and should not be confused with Capital.