Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kashgar (TFU–KHG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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ZH4023cs
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:05 AM
CST TT2
11:50 AM
+06
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2525+1
CA Air China
320
7:05 AM
CST TT2
11:50 AM
+06
6h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5704+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
4:35 PM
CST TT2
9:35 PM
+06
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UQ3575
UQ Urumqi
738
8:25 PM
CST TT2
1:15 AM+1
+06
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5703+1
CZ China Southern
7M8
10:55 AM
+06 TT2
3:30 PM
CST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UQ3576
UQ Urumqi
738
11:00 AM
+06
3:20 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH4024cs
ZH Shenzhen
320
12:40 PM
+06 TT2
5:00 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA2526+1
CA Air China
32N
12:40 PM
+06 TT2
5:00 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kashgar
3 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,723 mi 5h nonstop -2h behind 31 1-stop hubs

TFU–KHG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Urumqi Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,723 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–KHG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 7 320 6h45 Star Alliance ZH
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U 7 7M8 5h SkyTeam 3U
UQ Urumqi Air 7 738 6h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA, ZH
738 Boeing 737-800 – UQ
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: UQ (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 KHG direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to KHG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,399
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.

Other ways to reach Kashgar from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.
Metric TFU→KHG CTU→KHG CKG→KHG
Distance from TFU 34 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 28 7 8
Flight time 5h 4h 45m 5h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Kashgar.
Distance & Flight Time
1,723 mi / 2,772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m to 6h 50m.
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–KHG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kashgar route.
Route details
Distance1,723 mi / 2,772 km
Flight time5h to 6h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: KHG
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to KHG flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Kashgar Laining International Airport take approximately 5h to 6h 50m. The route covers 1,723 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, China Southern Airlines and Urumqi Air. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from TFU to KHG. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XNN, SHF, TCG, AAT, TWC, KRL, WUH, KRY, CKG, TLQ, ACF, AKU, HMI, HTN, HGH, URC, NKG, TAO, XIY, YIN, PEK, KCA, LHW, PKX, ZHY, SZX, INC, CAN, CGO, PVG and TNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from KHG to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CTU and CKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 KHG

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TFU to KHG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to KHG ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,723 miles (2,772 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) and Chongqing (CKG).