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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
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.
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CTU Bangkok (BKK) AUH
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines
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CTU Hanoi (HAN) AUH
Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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.




