Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (TAO–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA4512
CA Air China
32N
10:35 AM
CST
1:45 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4528
CA Air China
32Q
12:55 PM
CST
4:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8936
3U Sichuan
321
7:10 PM
CST
10:20 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4294
CA Air China
321
8:25 PM
CST
11:45 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4511
CA Air China
321
6:55 AM
CST TT2
9:30 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4527
CA Air China
32Q
9:00 AM
CST TT2
11:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,012 mi 3h 10m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

TAO–CTU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 21 321, 32N, 32Q 3h10-3h20 Star Alliance
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 321 3h10
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CA
32N Airbus A320neo – CA
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: 3U (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, TAO 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,123
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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric TAO→CTU YNT→CTU LYI→CTU
Distance from TAO 102 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 28 7 4
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 50m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 20m.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

TAO–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,012 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Air China.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from TAO to CTU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YCU, HYN, NNG, TYN, KHN, LHW, CKG, DLC, NKG, WUH, WNZ, FOC, HFE, CGO, PEK, XMN, PVG, JJN, HGH, KMG, SHA, JHG, HAK, HET, SZX, NGB, CAN, URC, SHE, CSX, SYX, YIH, HRB, CGQ and WUX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTU to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, LYI and TNA. 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 TAO to CTU

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) 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.

TAO to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to CTU ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YCU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).