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

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CA2519
CA Air China
320
4:45 PM
CST TT2
9:10 PM
+06
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2520
CA Air China
320
9:55 PM
+06
1:45 AM+1
CST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kuqa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,433 mi 4h 25m nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

TFU–KCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,433 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 320 4h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (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 KCA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to KCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
323
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
-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 25m.
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–KCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kuqa route.
Route details
Distance1,433 mi / 2,305 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: KCA
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to KCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport take approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 1,433 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TFU to KCA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRY, YIN, URC, HMI, XIY, KHG, HTN and CGO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to KCA ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,433 miles (2,305 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.