Chengdu (Jianyang) to Chennai (TFU–MAA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Chennai
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,957 mi 5h nonstop -2.5h behind 10 1-stop hubs

TFU–MAA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,957 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–MAA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 5 33F 5h – – –
Aircraft on this route
33F Airbus A330 Freighter – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (5 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 MAA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to MAA.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
HKG ~16h 20m DXB ~18h 10m KUL ~18h 40m CGO ~20h 20m BKK ~21h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
686
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
-2.5h
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · MAA: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 3.5:00 PM in Chennai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,957 mi / 3,149 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter India. The eVisa system is currently suspended for Chinese nationals, so applications must be submitted in person at the Indian Embassy in Beijing or consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Processing can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–MAA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Chennai route.
Route details
Distance1,957 mi / 3,149 km
Flight time5h
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: TFU
Full nameChengdu Tianfu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: MAA
Full nameChennai International Airport
IATA / ICAOMAA / VOMM
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation52 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to MAA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Chennai International Airport take approximately 5h. The route covers 1,957 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from TFU to MAA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, DXB, KUL, CGO, BKK, BOM, DEL, SIN, DMK and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chennai is 2.5 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
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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 MAA

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to MAA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to MAA ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,957 miles (3,149 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.