Ürümqi to Chust flights
Chust lies 1,377 km (855 mi) west of Ürümqi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Ürümqi | Chust | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 4.1 million | 100,200 |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 662 m (2,172 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Tashkent) |
| Nearest large airport | URC, 16 km out | NMA, 27 km out |
Clocks in Chust are 1 h behind Ürümqi right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chust
Crossing from China into Uzbekistan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Som (UZS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +998; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Chust
Chust is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Namangan International Airport (NMA), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,698-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fergana International Airport (FEG, 83 km), Andijan International Airport (AZN, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namangan International Airport | NMA | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,698 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Fergana International Airport (regional) | FEG | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,383 ft | 1,980 ft |
| Andijan International Airport (regional) | AZN | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,770 ft | 1,515 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chust from Ürümqi?
1,377 km (855 mi) in a straight line, west of Ürümqi.
How long does it take to get from Ürümqi to Chust by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ürümqi and Chust?
Chust is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Tashkent against Asia/Urumqi).
Which airports are used for Ürümqi to Chust flights?
Typically Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Namangan International Airport (NMA); Chust also has FEG, AZN.
What currency do I need in Chust?
The Som (UZS).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.