Chengdu (Jianyang) to Altay (TFU–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
9C6685
9C Spring
320
9:40 AM
CST T2
2:00 PM
+06
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6686
9C Spring
320
6:40 PM
+06
10:25 PM+1
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Altay
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,484 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind 15 1-stop hubs

TFU–AAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,484 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (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, TFU to AAT 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 TFU to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
755
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Altay is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
1,484 mi / 2,388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m.
Getting to TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

TFU–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Altay route.
Route details
Distance1,484 mi / 2,388 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: AAT
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take approximately 4h 20m. The route covers 1,484 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TFU to AAT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRY, KRL, XIY, CGQ, TLQ, YIN, URC, SZX, LHW, INC, CAN, ACF, TCG, PEK and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Altay is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from AAT to TFU 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.

Flights from TFU to AAT

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to AAT ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,484 miles (2,388 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.