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Flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt
There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Beijing, about 12h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 20m
Chengdu to Frankfurt at a glance
Fastest journey12h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Beijing
Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Frankfurt
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 Urumqi (URC) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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CTU Beijing (PKX) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
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CTU Shanghai (PVG) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
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CTU Seoul (ICN) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
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CTU Hong Kong (HKG) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa
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CTU Shenyang (SHE) FRA
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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
- 7,818 km4,855 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- -7hFrankfurt vs Chengdu
- Currency in Frankfurt
- EUR
- Airports
- TFU, CTU → FRA, HHN
Flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Beijing and Shanghai. 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 Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,818 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Beijing (PKX), Shanghai (PVG) and Seoul (ICN). Air China flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Frankfurt?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Chengdu.
