Chengdu (Jianyang) to Chiang Mai (TFU–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EU2861
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
7:35 PM
CST TT1
9:05 PM
+07
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Chiang Mai
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 869 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

TFU–CNX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación leads the route. The flight covers 869 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación 3 320 2h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – EU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU (3 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 CNX direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,150
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 Chiang Mai from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Metric TFU→CNX CKG→CNX
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Chiang Mai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 5:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
869 mi / 1,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance869 mi / 1,398 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: CNX
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 869 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TFU to CNX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, DMK, ICN, KUL, KMG, BKK, CAN, HKG, HAN, TPE, PVG, SIN, HKT, PEK and XIY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
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 CNX

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) are connected by nonstop service from Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to CNX ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 869 miles (1,398 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).