Chengdu (Jianyang) to London (TFU–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TFU–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 5,192 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 3 | 359 | 11h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→LHR | CKG→LHR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 11h 20m | 12h |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 11:00 AM in London.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
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.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
TFU–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to LHR
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TFU to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to LHR is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,192 miles (8,355 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt Main and Milan Malpensa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).