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

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✈ Nonstop
3U9613
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
9:00 AM
EEST
9h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9611
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
9:00 AM
EEST
9h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U9609
3U Sichuan
33F
5:00 AM
CST
9:00 AM
EEST
9h
81%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PKX Beijing 12h 15m 3UCZEY CZ Beijing (PKX) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
IST Istanbul 14h 33m 3UCZTK 6EAYMS Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 40m 3UAYBA AYHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 16h 25m CALHTP A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 17h 40m CATP AYCXJL Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
VIE Vienna 17h 40m HU AYFR Vienna (VIE) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BRU Zaventem 17h 55m CA AYCX Zaventem (BRU) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h CA AFAYCX Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FCO Rome 18h 15m 3UCZ AYCX Rome (FCO) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
MAD Madrid 18h 55m 3UCZ AYIBJL Madrid (MAD) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,070 mi 9h nonstop -5h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 33F 9h
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (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 HEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
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
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,546
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
-5h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 1:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
4,070 mi / 6,549 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 0m gate to gate.
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
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 9h gate to gate. The route covers 4,070 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TFU to HEL: Sichuan Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Daxing, İstanbul and Shanghai Pudong.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to HEL is about 9 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,070 miles (6,549 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Daxing, İstanbul and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.