Barnaul to Ürümqi flights
Ürümqi lies 1,100 km (684 mi) south of Barnaul, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Barnaul | Ürümqi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | China |
| Population | 632,372 | 4.1 million |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Barnaul) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | BAX, 12 km out | URC, 16 km out |
Clocks in Ürümqi are 1 h behind Barnaul right now, so a 2 h 10 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ürümqi
Crossing from Russia into China: money changes from the Ruble to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barnaul
Barnaul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Barnaul Gherman Titov International Airport (BAX), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ürümqi
Ürümqi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport | URC | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,125 ft |
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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 Barnaul?
1,100 km (684 mi) in a straight line, south of Barnaul.
How long does it take to get from Barnaul to Ürümqi by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barnaul and Ürümqi?
Ürümqi is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Barnaul).
Which airports are used for Barnaul to Ürümqi flights?
Typically Barnaul Gherman Titov International Airport (BAX) to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What currency do I need in Ürümqi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.