Chengdu (Jianyang) to Bangkok (TFU–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–BKK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,173 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines Also: CZ | 7 | 321 | 2h10 | – | – | CZ |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways Also: ZH | 7 | 788 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| CA Air China Also: SC | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→BKK | CKG→BKK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 49 | 28 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
TFU–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to BKK
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Thai Airways. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to BKK ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,173 miles (1,888 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).