Chengdu (Jianyang) to Helsinki (Vantaa) (TFU–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U9611
3U Sichuan
33F
2:00 AM
CST
5:20 AM
EET
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9613
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
8:00 AM
EET
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9603
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
8:00 AM
EET
9h
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9609
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
8:20 AM
EET
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 4,070 mi 9h nonstop -6h behind 18 1-stop hubs

TFU–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,070 miles in approximately 9h. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 8 33F 9h-9h20
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (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 HEL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 6 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · HEL: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 12:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
4,070 mi / 6,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m to 9h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Apply at the Finnish embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, flight booking, accommodation proof, and bank statements from the last 3 months. An employment letter confirming salary and approved leave is required for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned Schengen exit date and 2 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–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance4,070 mi / 6,549 km
Flight time9h to 9h 20m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take approximately 9h to 9h 20m. The route covers 4,070 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from TFU to HEL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, MXP, IST, DOH, MAD, DXB, FCO, CDG, HKG, NRT, SIN, VIE, PKX, ICN, PVG, BKK, HKT and DEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 6 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 HEL

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to HEL ranges from 9 hours 0 minutes to 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,070 miles (6,549 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.