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Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → China

Flights from Dubai to Chengdu

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Chengdu. 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
DXBCTUKMG

Dubai to Chengdu at a glance

Fastest journey9h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Urumqi

Best ways to fly from Dubai 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
DXB Kunming (KMG) CTU
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Air Travel, Chengdu Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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2
DXB Urumqi (URC) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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3
DXB Doha (DOH) CTU
Leg 1: flydubai, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 29m
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4
DXB Wuhan (WUH) CTU
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 50m
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5
DXB Hanoi (HAN) CTU
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 13m
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DXB Bishkek (BSZ) CTU
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Loong Air
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
+4hChengdu vs Dubai
Currency in Chengdu
CNY
Airports
DXB, DWC → TFU, CTU

Flights from Dubai to Chengdu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Chengdu?
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 Dubai to Chengdu?
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 Dubai and Chengdu?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Urumqi (URC), Doha (DOH) and Wuhan (WUH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dubai and Chengdu?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Chengdu: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.

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