Driving from Bole to Ürümqi
Ürümqi lies 456 km (283 mi) east of Bole, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 556 km (346 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bole | Ürümqi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 235,585 | 4.1 million |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
Clocks in Ürümqi are 2 h behind Bole right now, so a 6 h 57 min journey lands only 4 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Bole to Ürümqi
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Staying in Ürümqi
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi. Of the 60 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (23), and 9 are five-star. Guests have left 749 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ürümqi from Bole?
456 km (283 mi) in a straight line, east of Bole; by road roughly 556 km (346 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bole to Ürümqi by car?
About 6 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bole and Ürümqi?
Ürümqi is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where can I stay in Ürümqi?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Ürümqi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.