China Southern AirlinesCZ20% on time
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Direct flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Chengdu (TFU): 37 nonstop departures observed each week across 6 airlines. 32% of the last 19 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 18 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 19 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,263 km, an estimated 2 hours 7 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Shenzhen and Chengdu. Updated 10 October 2026 at 02:03 UTC.
SZX
Shenzhen
smooth · +3
TFU
Chengdu
tracking
1,263 km · ~2h 07m est.
Runs rough · 6 airlines · 37x weekly · nonstop
32% on time
of the last 19 operated SZX → TFU flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +18 min. 0 of 19 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+18 minacross the last 19 operated legs
Flight time~2h 07mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures37x6 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 19
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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China Southern AirlinesColorful Guizhou AirlinesDonghai AirlinesHainan Airlines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysColorful Guizhou AirlinesGY
Flights GY7214 varies Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
Donghai AirlinesDZ
Flights DZ6239 09:45 daily
Hainan AirlinesHU80% on time
Flights HU7175 07:55 daily · HU7275 14:55 Mo Th Fr · HU7475 15:55 Tu
Shenzhen AirlinesZH
Flights ZH9415 20:35 daily
Sichuan Airlines3U
Flights 3U6796 06:55 Fr Sa Su
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at SZX: 20% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +2 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Shenzhen to Chengdu route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SZX to TFU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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SZX to TFU questions
Is SZX–TFU running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at SZX is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on SZX–TFU?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:55 and evening departures around 20:35 from SZX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the TFU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from SZX to TFU?
Great-circle distance is 1,263 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 119–138 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does SZX–TFU fly?
6 carriers operate this route, around 45 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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