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Flights from Chengdu to Abu Dhabi

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

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

Chengdu to Abu Dhabi at a glance

Fastest journey9h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Abu Dhabi

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

1
CTU Doha (DOH) AUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 24m
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2
CTU Bangkok (BKK) AUH
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 05m
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3
CTU Hanoi (HAN) AUH
Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~11h 19m
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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
-4hAbu Dhabi vs Chengdu
Currency in Abu Dhabi
AED
Airports
TFU, CTU → AUH

Flights from Chengdu to Abu Dhabi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Bangkok and Hanoi. 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 Chengdu to Abu Dhabi?
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 Chengdu and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Bangkok (BKK) and Hanoi (HAN). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Abu Dhabi?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Chengdu.

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