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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Almaty to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 6h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 12m
ALACTUURC

Almaty to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Almaty 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
ALA Urumqi (URC) CTU
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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ALA Xian (XIY) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 52m
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3
ALA Bishkek (BSZ) CTU
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 31m
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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
2,780 km1,726 miles
Journey time
6h 12mestimate
Time difference
+3hChengdu vs Almaty
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
ALA → TFU, CTU

Flights from Almaty to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Bishkek. 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 Almaty to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,780 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Bishkek (BSZ). Air Astana flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Chengdu?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.

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