Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kuqa (TFU–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
KRL Korla 5h 45m 3UCAQW → 3UG5 Korla (KRL) to Kuqa flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 5h 55m 3U9CCA → 3U9CQW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kuqa flights
AKU Aksu (Onsu) 6h CAEUZH → 3UEUG5 Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) to Kuqa flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 7h 23m 3U9CCA → 3UEUG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Kuqa flights
HTN Hotan 7h 33m CAZH → G5 Hotan (HTN) to Kuqa flights
URC Ürümqi 12h 13m 3U8L9C → 3UCZ Ürümqi (URC) to Kuqa flights
KHG Kashgar 12h 43m 3UCACZ → 3UG5 Kashgar (KHG) to Kuqa flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 12h 48m CZMU → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kuqa flights
CGO Zhengzhou 17h 40m 3U8LCA → 3UQW Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kuqa flights
KRY Karamay 22h 20m CAZH → EU Karamay (KRY) to Kuqa flights
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kuqa
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,433 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind

TFU–KCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,433 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–KCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 7 320 4h10 – Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to KCA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to KCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
KRL ~5h 45m LHW ~5h 55m AKU ~6h 0m YIN ~7h 23m HTN ~7h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
474
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kuqa is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · KCA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Kuqa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,433 mi / 2,305 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

TFU–KCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kuqa route.
Route details
Distance1,433 mi / 2,305 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
Full nameChengdu Tianfu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: KCA
Full nameKuqa Qiuci Airport
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to KCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,433 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TFU to KCA: Air China.
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 Korla Licheng, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Aksu Hongqipo.
Kuqa is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from KCA to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KCA

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to KCA is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,433 miles (2,305 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Korla Licheng, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Aksu Hongqipo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.