Chengdu (Jianyang) to Narita (TFU–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,104 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines Also: CZ | 5 | 320 | 4h55 | – | – | CZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Narita from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→NRT | CKG→NRT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 139 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 7:00 PM in Narita.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
TFU–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to NRT
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TFU to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to NRT is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,104 miles (3,386 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tianjin Binhai, Shanghai Pudong and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).