Xiamen to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (XMN–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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962 mi airlines 53/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U8924
3U Sichuan
321
12:10 PM
CST TT4
3:05 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1970+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
1:00 PM
CST TT4
3:55 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4540+2
CA Air China
320
3:45 PM
CST TT4
6:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5270cs
SC Shandong
319
3:45 PM
CST TT4
6:50 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2836
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
6:25 PM
CST T4
9:17 PM
CST
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8926
3U Sichuan
321
7:55 PM
CST TT4
11:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5012cs
SC Shandong
32N
7:55 PM
CST T4
11:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4282+1
CA Air China
32N
8:25 PM
CST T4
11:03 PM
CST
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TV9942
TV Tibet
31N
10:05 PM
CST TT4
1:00 AM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8923
3U Sichuan
321
8:15 AM
CST TT1
10:50 AM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU1969+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
9:15 AM
CST T2
12:00 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5269cs
SC Shandong
319
11:55 AM
CST TT2
2:45 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4539+2
CA Air China
32N
12:00 PM
CST T2
2:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2835
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
320
2:20 PM
CST TT2
4:55 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8925
3U Sichuan
320
3:45 PM
CST TT1
6:35 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC5011+1
SC Shandong
32N
4:15 PM
CST T2
6:55 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TV9941
TV Tibet
31N
6:15 PM
CST TT2
9:05 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Xiamen to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
3 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 962 mi 2h 38m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

XMN–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Tibet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 962 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XMN–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: SC 11 320, 32N 2h38-3h05 Star Alliance SC
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 10 320 2h52-2h55 3U
TV Tibet Airlines 7 31N 2h55
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – SC
31N Airbus A319neo – TV
320 Airbus A320 – CA, EU
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – CA, SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + TV (17 flights/wk, 61%)
Star Alliance: CA (11 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XMN to CTU direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,393
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Xiamen

Nearby airports with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Metric XMN→CTU JJN→CTU SQJ→CTU
Distance from XMN 34 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 53 11 3
Flight time 2h 38m 2h 55m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of XMN with service to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 0 hours the same as Xiamen.
XMN: CST · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
962 mi / 1,548 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 38m to 3h 5m.
Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

XMN–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance962 mi / 1,548 km
Flight time2h 38m to 3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights53 out / 49 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 2h 38m to 3h 5m. The route covers 962 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Tibet Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from XMN to CTU. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZHA, LYI, YNT, YCU, FOC, HRB, TNA, DLC, NTG, TYN, JHG, CGO, CKG, CSX, SYX, NNG, WUH, CZX, HGH, HFE, KMG, SJW, SHA, PVG, TAO, ZUH, TSN, YTY, ANC, CAN, PEK, LHW, NKG, PKX, NGB, INC, SHE, KHN, HAK, WNZ, CGQ, YIH, LJG, WUX, HET, CDG and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CTU to XMN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JJN, SQJ and FOC. 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 XMN to CTU

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Tibet Airlines. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

XMN to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to CTU ranges from 2 hours 38 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 962 miles (1,548 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 102 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ZHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Sanming (Sha) (SQJ) and Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).