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

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1,012 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 36m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA4939cs
CA Air China
738
7:40 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4855+2
SC Shandong
738
7:40 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2719cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:40 AM
CST
10:35 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5260cs
SC Shandong
321
10:50 AM
CST
1:50 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4512+2
CA Air China
321
10:50 AM
CST
1:50 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1812
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
12:00 PM
CST TT1
2:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4216
CA Air China
330
12:25 PM
CST
3:30 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4294+2
CA Air China
32Q
8:25 PM
CST
11:35 PM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4398cs
ZH Shenzhen
32Q
9:20 PM
CST
12:30 AM+1
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8936
3U Sichuan
320
10:10 PM
CST
1:00 AM+1
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8933
3U Sichuan
320
6:05 AM
CST TT1
8:40 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5259cs
SC Shandong
321
6:55 AM
CST T2
9:35 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4511+2
CA Air China
321
6:55 AM
CST TT2
9:35 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4541cs
ZH Shenzhen
321
6:55 AM
CST TT2
9:35 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4215
CA Air China
32Q
8:10 AM
CST TT2
10:50 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1811
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
8:20 AM
CST TT2
11:00 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH2720cs
ZH Shenzhen
738
11:45 AM
CST TT2
2:25 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4856+1
SC Shandong
738
11:45 AM
CST TT2
2:25 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4293+2
CA Air China
32N
5:30 PM
CST TT2
8:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4397cs
ZH Shenzhen
32Q
5:30 PM
CST TT2
8:10 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5723cs
SC Shandong
32N
6:05 PM
CST TT2
8:45 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8935
3U Sichuan
320
6:35 PM
CST T1
9:05 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 1,012 mi 2h 50m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

TAO–CTU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 41 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
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 2h50
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación 3 320 2h55
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, EU
321 Airbus A321 – CA, SC
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA, ZH
330 Airbus A330 – CA
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU (10 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, TAO to CTU direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,260
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 62 4
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 50m 3h
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 2h 50m to 3h 10m.
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 time2h 50m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 76 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 2h 50m to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,012 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from TAO to CTU. The return direction has about 76 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNT, TNA, YIH, HYN, YCU, SYX, CZX, NKG, XNN, HFE, CGO, DLC, KHN, JHG, CKG, KHG, INC, XMN, PEK, TYN, SHA, WUH, HGH, PVG, KMG, HRB, FOC, SZX, CSX, HET, LHW, NGB, CAN, SHE, JJN, WNZ, CGQ, HAK, URC, NNG 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 Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 62 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAO to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to CTU ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 138 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YNT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yantai (YNT), Linyi (Hedong) (LYI) and Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).