Chengdu (Jianyang) to New Delhi (TFU–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U Sichuan
33F
5:55 AM
CST
8:35 AM
IST
5h 10m
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to New Delhi
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,646 mi 5h 10m nonstop -2.5h behind 26 1-stop hubs

TFU–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,646 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–DEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 33F 5h10
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (4 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 DEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to DEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,485
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
-2.5h
New Delhi is 2.5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · DEL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 3.5:00 PM in New Delhi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,646 mi / 2,649 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter India. The eVisa system is currently suspended for Chinese nationals, so applications must be submitted in person at the Indian Embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Processing can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months 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.

Getting from DEL

Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.

New Delhi Climate

Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.

Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.

TFU–DEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to New Delhi route.
Route details
Distance1,646 mi / 2,649 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to DEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport take approximately 5h 10m. The route covers 1,646 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from TFU to DEL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPE, DMK, KTM, BOM, NRT, PVG, BKK, MAA, SIN, DXB, HKT, HKG, FCO, CAN, HAN, HEL, CDG, MEL, SYD, IST, SGN, DOH, KUL, CAI, ICN and MXP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Delhi is 2.5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
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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 DEL

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to DEL ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,646 miles (2,649 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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