Chengdu (Jianyang) to Shannan (Gonggar) (TFU–LXA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–LXA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation, Air China and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 814 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 28 | 737, 73L | 4h40-5h05 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 21 | 319 | 4h30-4h35 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U | 14 | 319 | 2h30-2h35 | – | – | 3U |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 4 | 319 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shannan (Gonggar) from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→LXA | CTU→LXA | MIG→LXA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | 121 | 25 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 5m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · LXA: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
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–LXA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to LXA
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation, Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to LXA ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 814 miles (1,309 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via AHJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).