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Flights from Chengdu to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Urumqi, about 9h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 13m
CTUDXBKMG

Chengdu to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Urumqi

Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Dubai

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

1
CTU Kunming (KMG) DXB
Leg 1: Air China, Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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CTU Urumqi (URC) DXB
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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3
CTU Doha (DOH) DXB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: flydubai, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 29m
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4
CTU Wuhan (WUH) DXB
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 50m
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CTU Hanoi (HAN) DXB
Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~11h 13m
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CTU Bishkek (BSZ) DXB
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~10h 33m
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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
4,796 km2,978 miles
Journey time
9h 13mestimate
Time difference
-4hDubai vs Chengdu
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
TFU, CTU → DXB, DWC

Flights from Chengdu to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Urumqi and Doha. 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 Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,796 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Urumqi (URC), Doha (DOH) and Wuhan (WUH). Air China flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Dubai?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Dubai?
Dubai is 4 hours behind Chengdu.

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