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Flights from Chiang Mai to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Chiang Mai to Chengdu. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Xian, about 5h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 37m
CNXCTUBKK

Chiang Mai to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Xian

Best ways to fly from Chiang Mai to Chengdu

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

1
CNX Bangkok (BKK) CTU
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet, Bangkok Airways · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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2
CNX Xian (XIY) CTU
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 46m
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3
CNX Hanoi (HAN) CTU
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 44m
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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
1,407 km874 miles
Journey time
5h 37mestimate
Time difference
+1hChengdu vs Chiang Mai
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
CNX → TFU, CTU

Flights from Chiang Mai to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chiang Mai to Chengdu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Xian 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 Chiang Mai to Chengdu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,407 km.
Where do you change planes between Chiang Mai and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Xian (XIY) and Hanoi (HAN). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chiang Mai and Chengdu?
Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 1 hour ahead of Chiang Mai.

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