Chengdu (Jianyang) to Datong (TFU–DAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR5009
DR Ruili
73H
9:30 AM
CST T2
12:05 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DR5010
DR Ruili
73H
7:25 PM
CST
9:55 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Datong
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 844 mi 2h 35m nonstop 18 1-stop hubs

TFU–DAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 844 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–DAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 7 73H 2h35
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (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 DAT 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 DAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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 Datong from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.
Metric TFU→DAT CKG→DAT
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Datong Yungang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Datong is 0 hours the same as Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · DAT: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Datong.
Distance & Flight Time
844 mi / 1,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m.
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–DAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Datong route.
Route details
Distance844 mi / 1,358 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: DAT
IATA / ICAODAT / ZBDT
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,442 ft / 1,049 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to DAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Datong Yungang International Airport take approximately 2h 35m. The route covers 844 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ruili Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TFU to DAT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, DLC, CGO, SHE, HRB, HKG, DMK, PVG, NKG, CAN, SHA, CSX, HFE, SZX, CGQ, HGH, WUH and FOC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DAT 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 DAT

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to DAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to DAT ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 844 miles (1,358 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 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).