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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Astana to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Astana to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Bishkek, about 6h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 57m
NQZCTUURC

Astana to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Bishkek

Best ways to fly from Astana 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
NQZ Urumqi (URC) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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NQZ Bishkek (BSZ) CTU
Leg 1: Qazaq Air · Leg 2: Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 24m
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3
NQZ Xian (XIY) CTU
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 38m
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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
3,524 km2,188 miles
Journey time
6h 57mestimate
Time difference
+3hChengdu vs Astana
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
NQZ → TFU, CTU

Flights from Astana to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Bishkek and Xian. 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 Astana to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,524 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Bishkek (BSZ) and Xian (XIY). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Chengdu?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Astana and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 3 hours ahead of Astana.

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