Chengdu (Jianyang) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (TFU–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TFU–YIN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,575 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 14 | 32N | 6h25 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 738 | 6h30 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 6h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→YIN | CTU→YIN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 14 |
| Flight time | 6h 20m | 4h 30m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · YIN: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
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–YIN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to YIN
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and Air China. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to YIN ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,575 miles (2,534 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU).