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Flights from Chengdu to Male
There are no direct flights from Chengdu to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 8h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 09m
Chengdu to Male at a glance
Fastest journey8h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Chengdu to Male
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 Kunming (KMG) MLE
Leg 1: Air China, Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
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CTU Bangkok (BKK) MLE
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Maldivian
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CTU Shenzhen (SZX) MLE
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Maldivian
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
- 4,343 km2,697 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 09mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hMale vs Chengdu
- Currency in Male
- USD
- Airports
- TFU, CTU → MLE
Flights from Chengdu to Male: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chengdu to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok and Shenzhen. 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 Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,343 km.
Where do you change planes between Chengdu and Male?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (BKK) and Shenzhen (SZX). Air China flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chengdu and Male?
Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Chengdu and Male?
Male is 3 hours behind Chengdu.




