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Flights from Adelaide to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Adelaide to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Guangzhou, about 12h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 47m
ADLCTUHKG

Adelaide to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey12h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from Adelaide 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
ADL Hong Kong (HKG) CTU
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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2
ADL Guangzhou (CAN) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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3
ADL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CTU
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 28m
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4
ADL Singapore (SIN) CTU
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 17m
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5
ADL Shanghai (PVG) CTU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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ADL Sydney (SYD) CTU
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 47m
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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
8,131 km5,049 miles
Journey time
12h 47mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hChengdu vs Adelaide
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
ADL → TFU, CTU

Flights from Adelaide to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Adelaide to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Kuala Lumpur. 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 Adelaide to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,131 km.
Where do you change planes between Adelaide and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN), Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Singapore (SIN). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Adelaide and Chengdu?
Adelaide: Adelaide International Airport (ADL). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 2.5 hours behind Adelaide.

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