Wuwei to Turpan flights
Turpan lies 1,266 km (787 mi) north-west of Wuwei, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Wuwei | Turpan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1 million | 273,385 |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | JIC, 73 km out | TLQ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Turpan are 2 h behind Wuwei right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 22 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Wuwei
Wuwei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Turpan
Turpan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turpan Jiaohe Airport (regional) | TLQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,186 ft | 934 ft |
Book a flight to Turpan
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Turpan
Live rooms and prices for Turpan are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Turpan
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Turpan from Wuwei?
1,266 km (787 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Wuwei.
How long does it take to get from Wuwei to Turpan by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wuwei and Turpan?
Turpan is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Wuwei to Turpan flights?
Typically Jinchang Jinchuan Airport (JIC) to Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ).
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.