Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (YIN–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U8562
3U Sichuan
320
4:50 PM
+06
9:00 PM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2806+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
32N
5:00 PM
+06
8:55 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8561
3U Sichuan
320
10:55 AM
CST TT1
3:25 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2805+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
32N
11:40 AM
CST TT2
4:10 PM
+06
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,542 mi 3h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

YIN–CTU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación leads the route. The flight covers 1,542 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIN–CTU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 7 32N 3h55 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
32N Airbus A320neo – EU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YIN to CTU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
607
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 8:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m to 4h 10m.

YIN–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance1,542 mi / 2,481 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Yining Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 3h 55m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,542 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YIN to CTU. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KHG, SJW, URC, PEK, LHW, HFE, CGO, PVG, PKX, NKG and WUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Yes, return flights from CTU to YIN 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 YIN to CTU

Yining Airport (YIN) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YIN to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to CTU ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,542 miles (2,481 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via KHG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.