Chengdu (Jianyang) to Harbin (TFU–HRB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–HRB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Kunming Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,581 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 18 | 321, 32N, 738 | 3h50 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 32Q | 3h50 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| KY Kunming Airlines | 7 | 738 | 4h | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 4 | 320 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Harbin from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→HRB | CTU→HRB | CKG→HRB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 7 | 42 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 4h | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · HRB: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 6:00 PM in Harbin.
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.
Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to the city centre and Harbin Station in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 60–100. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple zones and the railway station for CNY 20. In winter, confirm transportation availability; heavy snowfall occasionally disrupts surface transport temporarily.Harbin is a hub for northeast China (Manchuria) with connections to Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, and cross-border routes to Russia. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Severe subarctic continental climate, one of the coldest major cities in China. Winters (November–March) are extreme, with temperatures regularly reaching −20 to −30°C and occasional lows below −35°C. Heavy snowfall, black ice, and extreme cold cause frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops. Harbin's famous Ice Festival runs January–February.
Summers (June–August) are short and warm at 22–30°C with low humidity and good flying conditions. Spring and autumn are brief transitional periods. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Thin layers are wholly inadequate.
TFU–HRB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to HRB
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Kunming Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to HRB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to HRB ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,581 miles (2,545 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 111 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DOY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) and Chongqing (CKG).