Sydney (Mascot) to Chengdu (Jianyang) (SYD–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SYD–TFU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,385 miles in approximately 10h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 5 | 359 | 10h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEDT · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 3:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
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.
SYD–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to TFU
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SYD to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to TFU ranges from 10 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,385 miles (8,666 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.