Turpan to Ürümqi flights
Ürümqi lies 159 km (99 mi) north-west of Turpan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Turpan | Ürümqi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 273,385 | 4.1 million |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 862 m (2,828 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | TLQ, 11 km out | URC, 16 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
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 Turpan?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Turpan.
How long does it take to get from Turpan to Ürümqi by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turpan and Ürümqi?
No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Turpan to Ürümqi flights?
Typically Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ) to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
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 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.