3U8696 Flight Status Sichuan Airlines: Lhasa to Chengdu (CSC8696)

Sichuan Airlines 3U 8696

En-Route, Arriving in 25'

LXA Lhasa

Scheduled
18:20
Actual
18:09

Terminal: T3 | Gate: 15

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)

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CTU Chengdu

Scheduled
20:10
Estimated
19:49

Terminal: 1

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)

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Departed 1h 14m ago · lands in 25m 74%

LXA 18:09 CTU 19:49

935 km (581 mi) flown · 328 km (204 mi) to go

Route map LXA to CTU Map of the great-circle route from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, China to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, China, 1263 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. LXA CTU Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1263 km / 785 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:50 · Typical Duration: 01:40

3U 8696 Flight Status & Schedule Sichuan Airlines Lhasa to Chengdu

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 LXA CTU 18:09 19:49 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 LXA CTU 18:23 20:05 Landed Track >
Nov 07 LXA CTU 18:28 20:09 Landed Track >
Nov 06 LXA CTU 18:18 19:59 Landed Track >
Nov 05 LXA CTU 18:18 19:55 Landed Track >
Nov 04 LXA CTU 18:18 19:52 Landed Track >
Nov 03 LXA CTU 18:21 19:58 Landed Track >
Nov 02 LXA CTU 18:18 20:09 Landed Track >
Nov 01 LXA CTU 18:28 20:06 Landed Track >
Oct 31 LXA CTU 18:15 19:56 Landed Track >

Sichuan Airlines flight 3U 8696 links Lhasa and Chengdu, 1,263 km (785 mi) apart, and flies daily. It usually takes about 1 h 40 min, close to the 1 h 50 min in the timetable. Today it left on time, at 18:09, and is due in Chengdu at 19:49, 21 minutes early.

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About 3U 8696

Route
Lhasa Gonggar Airport LXA to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport CTU
Distance
1,263 km (785 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 40 min
Flies
Daily
On time
9 of the last 9
Usually departs from
Terminal T3

3U 8696 FAQ

How long is the 3U8696 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 50 min. Lhasa to Chengdu is 1,263 km (785 mi).
How often is 3U8696 late?
None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does 3U8696 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does 3U8696 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal T3 at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does 3U8696 have?
Also listed as CSC8696 (Sichuan Airlines' ICAO code) and 3U 8696.

3U8696 and Lhasa LXA to Chengdu CTU Flights

Flight 3U8696 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers CZ9108, EU7364, HO5839, MF5042, MU3476

Other flights departing from Lhasa LXA: CA2532, 8L9518, EU1965, 8L9748

Other flights arriving at Chengdu CTU: MU5497, 3U8966

All flights connecting Lhasa LXA to Chengdu CTU.