--- title: "Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) flights: who flies it" description: "Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and one more airline fly nonstop from CTU to TAO, about 29 flights a week. See the full timetable and who flies it on 2LNR." canonical: "https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-tao" url: "https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-tao.md" date_modified: "2026-10-18T05:10:47Z" --- # Chengdu to Qingdao (CTU-TAO): nonstop flights and who flies them Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Chengdu Airlines fly nonstop between Chengdu (CTU) and Qingdao (TAO), roughly 29 times a week. The timetable below shows the nonstop scheduled at 2h 25m to 2h 45m for the 1,025 miles. Schedule last confirmed October 18, 2026. Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book. Updated October 22, 2026. See CTU to TAO on the interactive map [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login) 29 Flights a week, 4-week average 2h 25m to 2h 45m Scheduled flight time 1,025 mi Nonstop distance Free To get started ## Chengdu to Qingdao flight schedule Scheduled nonstop departures for CTU to TAO starting October 22, 2026, last checked against our schedule feed on October 18, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book. Scheduled nonstop departures from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) | Date | Flight | Airline | Departs CTU | Arrives TAO | Duration | Aircraft | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Thu, Oct 22 | 3U 8933 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:05 | 08:40 | 2h 35m | [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a321.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | CA 4511 | Air China | 06:55 | 09:35 | 2h 40m | [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a321.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | CA 4215 | Air China | 08:15 | 10:50 | 2h 35m | [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a321neo.md) | | Thu, Oct 22 | EU 1811 | Chengdu Airlines | 08:20 | 11:00 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Thu, Oct 22 | SC 4856 | Shandong Airlines | 11:40 | 14:25 | 2h 45m | Boeing 737-800 | | Thu, Oct 22 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:45 | 20:10 | 2h 25m | Airbus A321neo family | | Thu, Oct 22 | 3U 8935 | Sichuan Airlines | 18:35 | 21:05 | 2h 30m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a320.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | 3U 8933 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:05 | 08:40 | 2h 35m | Airbus A321 | | Fri, Oct 23 | CA 4511 | Air China | 06:45 | 09:25 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Fri, Oct 23 | SC 4856 | Shandong Airlines | 11:40 | 14:25 | 2h 45m | Boeing 737-800 | | Fri, Oct 23 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:30 | 20:10 | 2h 40m | [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a319.md) | | Fri, Oct 23 | 3U 8935 | Sichuan Airlines | 18:55 | 21:20 | 2h 25m | [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a319.md) | | Sat, Oct 24 | 3U 8933 | Sichuan Airlines | 06:05 | 08:40 | 2h 35m | Airbus A321 | | Sat, Oct 24 | CA 4511 | Air China | 06:55 | 09:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Sat, Oct 24 | CA 4215 | Air China | 08:15 | 10:50 | 2h 35m | [Airbus A320neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a320neo.md) | | Sat, Oct 24 | EU 1811 | Chengdu Airlines | 08:20 | 11:00 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Sat, Oct 24 | SC 4856 | Shandong Airlines | 11:40 | 14:15 | 2h 35m | Boeing 737-800 | | Sat, Oct 24 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:30 | 20:10 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | | Sat, Oct 24 | 3U 8935 | Sichuan Airlines | 18:35 | 21:05 | 2h 30m | Airbus A321 | | Sun, Oct 25 | CA 4511 | Air China | 06:55 | 09:30 | 2h 35m | [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a320.md) | | Sun, Oct 25 | CA 4527 | Air China | 09:15 | 11:55 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Sun, Oct 25 | 3U 8327 | Sichuan Airlines | 14:55 | 17:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | | Sun, Oct 25 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:30 | 20:10 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | | Mon, Oct 26 | CA 4511 | Air China | 06:55 | 09:30 | 2h 35m | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Oct 26 | CA 4527 | Air China | 09:15 | 11:55 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Mon, Oct 26 | 3U 8327 | Sichuan Airlines | 14:55 | 17:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A320 | | Mon, Oct 26 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:45 | 20:10 | 2h 25m | Airbus A321neo family | | Tue, Oct 27 | CA 4511 | Air China | 07:00 | 09:40 | 2h 40m | Airbus A321 | | Tue, Oct 27 | CA 4527 | Air China | 09:15 | 11:50 | 2h 35m | Airbus A321 | | Tue, Oct 27 | 3U 8327 | Sichuan Airlines | 14:55 | 17:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | | Tue, Oct 27 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:30 | 20:10 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | | Wed, Oct 28 | CA 4527 | Air China | 09:15 | 11:50 | 2h 35m | Airbus A321 | | Wed, Oct 28 | 3U 8327 | Sichuan Airlines | 14:55 | 17:35 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | | Wed, Oct 28 | CA 4293 | Air China | 17:30 | 20:10 | 2h 40m | Airbus A319 | Showing all 34 scheduled CTU to TAO departures across 7 days with service, starting October 22, 2026. Later dates are on the interactive map. Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline hasn't filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are the equipment the airline filed, named where the code pins down one type and shown as the family or the bare code where it doesn't. Swaps can happen up to departure. See every CTU to TAO date on the interactive map ## Aircraft on the Chengdu to Qingdao nonstop In the schedule table on this page, Air China flies the [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a321.md), the [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a319.md), the [Airbus A321neo family](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a321neo.md), the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a320.md), and the [Airbus A320neo](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca/a320neo.md). Sichuan Airlines flies the [Airbus A321](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a321.md), the [Airbus A319](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a319.md), and the [Airbus A320](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u/a320.md). Shandong Airlines flies the Boeing 737-800. Chengdu Airlines flies the Airbus A321. Each linked aircraft page shows where that airline schedules it. Airlines can swap aircraft up to departure. ## The full CTU to TAO nonstop schedule This page carries the full CTU to TAO nonstop schedule, who operates each departure and how often it runs; the reverse direction is linked below. ### See the schedule Who operates each CTU to TAO nonstop and how often it runs, from 2LNR's schedule data. ### Plan on the map See CTU to TAO on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics. ## Airlines flying Chengdu to Qingdao nonstop Carriers operating CTU to TAO nonstop in the current schedule. - [Air China (CA) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/ca.md)\ [The aircraft CA flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/ca.md) - [Sichuan Airlines (3U) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/3u.md)\ [The aircraft 3U flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/3u.md) - [Shandong Airlines (SC) route map](https://2lnr.com/routes/airlines/sc.md)\ [The aircraft SC flies](https://2lnr.com/seatmaps/sc.md) - Chengdu Airlines (EU) See CTU to TAO on the interactive map → ## Frequently asked questions about CTU to TAO **How long is the flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO)?** Scheduled flight times from Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) run from 2h 25m to 2h 45m across the departures in the schedule table on this page. The nonstop covers about 1,025 miles, and airlines adjust scheduled times by season, so confirm with the airline before you book. **Which airlines fly nonstop from CTU to TAO?** Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Chengdu Airlines fly CTU to TAO nonstop. 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any of them on CTU to TAO, so this page carries the schedule rather than a space claim. **How many flights a week are there from CTU to TAO?** About 29 nonstop flights a week run between Chengdu (CTU) and Qingdao (TAO) in the current schedule, operated by Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and Chengdu Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next. **What time do flights from CTU to TAO depart?** Scheduled CTU to TAO nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 06:05 and 18:55, local time at Chengdu. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft. **Which flights operate CTU to TAO nonstop?** The schedule table on this page lists 9 flight numbers for CTU to TAO nonstops, including CA 4215, CA 4293, CA 4511, and CA 4527 on Air China; 3U 8327, 3U 8933, and 3U 8935 on Sichuan Airlines; and SC 4856 on Shandong Airlines. The table lists each departure by date with its times and aircraft. **Does 2LNR show upgrade or award space on CTU to TAO?** Not on this route: 2LNR doesn't show award or upgrade space for any airline flying CTU to TAO. The page carries the full CTU to TAO nonstop schedule and who flies each departure, and the reverse direction is linked below. Flying the other way? See [TAO to CTU nonstop flights](https://2lnr.com/routes/tao-ctu.md). Award seats rather than schedules? See [award availability by airline](https://2lnr.com/awards.md). Looking beyond this route? See [every route from Chengdu (CTU)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu.md), or [every route from Qingdao (TAO)](https://2lnr.com/routes/tao.md). Nonstops to Qingdao (TAO) from other airports within 150 miles of Chengdu (CTU): - [Chengdu (TFU) to Qingdao (TAO)](https://2lnr.com/routes/tfu-tao.md), 34 miles from CTU - [Mianyang (MIG) to Qingdao (TAO)](https://2lnr.com/routes/mig-tao.md), 77 miles from CTU - [Nanchong (NAO) to Qingdao (TAO)](https://2lnr.com/routes/nao-tao.md), 127 miles from CTU Nonstops from Chengdu (CTU) to other airports within 150 miles of Qingdao (TAO): - [Chengdu (CTU) to Linyi (LYI)](https://2lnr.com/routes/ctu-lyi.md), 139 miles from TAO Distances are great-circle between the airports, not driving distance. - [How to plan an upgrade by route](https://2lnr.com/guides/upgrade-strategy.md) ## See the full CTU to TAO nonstop schedule Every scheduled departure on this route, with who flies it. 2LNR shows upgrade and award space by date on the carriers it tracks, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro. [Get started free](https://2lnr.com/login)