Chengdu (Jianyang) to Aral (TFU–ACF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
GJ8163
GJ Loong
320
10:45 AM
CST T2
3:05 PM
+06
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4719
3U Sichuan
320
10:55 AM
CST T2
3:35 PM
+06
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GJ8164
GJ Loong
320
3:50 PM
+06
7:45 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Aral
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,475 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind 10 1-stop hubs

TFU–ACF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,475 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–ACF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 4h40
GJ Loong Air 4 320 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, GJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + GJ (8 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 ACF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to ACF.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
402
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 Aral from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Aral Tarim Airport.
Metric TFU→ACF CKG→ACF
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 8 4
Flight time 4h 20m 5h
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Aral Tarim Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Aral.
Distance & Flight Time
1,475 mi / 2,374 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 40m.
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–ACF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Aral route.
Route details
Distance1,475 mi / 2,374 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 4 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: ACF
IATA / ICAOACF / ZWAL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to ACF flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Aral Tarim Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,475 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from TFU to ACF. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRL, LHW, HTN, URC, KHG, YIN, AKU, CGO, TWC and AAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Aral is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from ACF to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. 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 TFU to ACF

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Aral Tarim Airport (ACF) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to ACF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to ACF ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,475 miles (2,374 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).