Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (RKZ–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TV9975
TV Tibet
319
9:50 AM
+06
12:20 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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TV9976
TV Tibet
31N
6:10 AM
CST TT2
8:50 AM
+06
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 880 mi 2h 30m nonstop +2h ahead 2 1-stop hubs

RKZ–CTU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tibet Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 880 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RKZ–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TV Tibet Airlines 7 319 2h30
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – TV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RKZ to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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 Xigazê (Samzhubzê)

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric RKZ→CTU LXA→CTU
Distance from RKZ 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 101
Flight time 2h 30m 0h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of RKZ with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), it's 8:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
880 mi / 1,416 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.

RKZ–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance880 mi / 1,416 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: RKZ
IATA / ICAORKZ / ZURK
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RKZ to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 880 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tibet Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RKZ to CTU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XNN and CKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Xigazê (Samzhubzê).
Yes, return flights from CTU to RKZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LXA. 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 RKZ to CTU

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Tibet Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RKZ to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RKZ to CTU ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 880 miles (1,416 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA).