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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → China

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Hanoi, about 9h 24m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 24m
AUHCTUDOH

Abu Dhabi to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey9h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Hanoi

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AUH Doha (DOH) CTU
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 24m
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AUH Hanoi (HAN) CTU
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 19m
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3
AUH Bangkok (BKK) CTU
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 05m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,909 km3,048 miles
Journey time
9h 24mestimate
Time difference
+4hChengdu vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
AUH → TFU, CTU

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Hanoi and Bangkok. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,909 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Hanoi (HAN) and Bangkok (BKK). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Chengdu?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

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