Chengdu (Jianyang) to Malé (TFU–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KMG Kunming 8h 45m 3U8LCA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 10h 3UD7MH → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
BOM Mumbai 10h 15m 3U → 6EKL Mumbai (BOM) to Malé flights
DMK Bangkok 11h 45m FD → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 50m 3UAYBA → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 14h 15m 3UCACZ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 14h 53m AYBAQR → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 16h 40m 3U9CCZ → JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
CMB Colombo 17h 16m CA → AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
PKX Beijing 18h 5m 3UCZEY → JD Beijing (PKX) to Malé flights
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Malé
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,705 mi 6h 10m nonstop -3h behind

TFU–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,705 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 3 320 6h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (3 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 MLE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
KMG ~8h 45m DEL ~10h 0m KUL ~10h 0m BOM ~10h 15m HKG ~11h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
898
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
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,705 mi / 4,353 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. A return or onward ticket and proof of hotel reservation or sufficient funds may be checked on arrival.

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–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Malé route.
Route details
Distance2,705 mi / 4,353 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
Full nameChengdu Tianfu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 6h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,705 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TFU to MLE: Sichuan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Kuala Lumpur and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Malé is 3 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from MLE 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 MLE

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to MLE is about 6 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,705 miles (4,353 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 Kunming Changshui, Kuala Lumpur and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.