Chengdu (Jianyang) to Narita (TFU–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3U3961
3U Sichuan
320
9:15 AM
CST TT1
3:10 PM
JST
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1502
CZ China Southern
320
9:35 AM
CST TT1
3:10 PM
JST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ1503
CZ China Southern
320
4:40 PM
JST TT1
9:50 PM
CST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Narita
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,104 mi 4h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

TFU–NRT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,104 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 6 320 4h55
CZ China Southern Airlines 5 320 4h35 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (6 flights/wk, 55%)
SkyTeam: CZ (5 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to NRT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,216
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.

Other ways to reach Narita from Chengdu (Jianyang)

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric TFU→NRT CKG→NRT
Distance from TFU 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 5
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of TFU with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Narita is 1 hour ahead of Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 7:00 PM in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
2,104 mi / 3,386 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m to 4h 55m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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.

Getting from NRT

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.

Narita Climate

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

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Narita route.
Route details
Distance2,104 mi / 3,386 km
Flight time4h 35m to 4h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 5 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: TFU
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TFU to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 4h 35m to 4h 55m. The route covers 2,104 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from TFU to NRT. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, HAN, XMN, SGN, TAO, NTG, PEK, BKK, CGQ, TPE, SYD, PVG, CAN, HRB, SHE, HAK, TAS, DXB, FOC, KTM, SIN, KUL, SZX, HKG, ICN, DLC, BOM, CGK, MXP, NGB, HGH, DMK, IST, MAD, HEL, DEL, DOH, MEL and CAI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 1 hour ahead of Chengdu (Jianyang).
Yes, return flights from NRT to TFU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NRT

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TFU to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to NRT ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,104 miles (3,386 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chongqing (CKG).