Flights to Ürümqi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,811 ft, URC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 2,125 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ürümqi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ürümqi to Xining | China | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Ürümqi to Almaty | Kazakhstan | 863 km (536 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Ürümqi to Novosibirsk | Russia | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Ürümqi to Astana | Kazakhstan | 1,460 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Ürümqi to Shymkent | Kazakhstan | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Ürümqi to Krasnoyarsk | Russia | 1,412 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ürümqi to Wuwei | China | 1,420 km (882 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Ürümqi to Bishkek | Kyrgyzstan | 1,056 km (656 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Ürümqi to Andijon | Uzbekistan | 1,296 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Ürümqi to Namangan | Uzbekistan | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Ürümqi to Barnaul | Russia | 1,100 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Ürümqi to Tomsk | Russia | 1,424 km (885 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Ürümqi to Kemerovo | Russia | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Ürümqi to Korla | China | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Ürümqi to Novokuznetsk | Russia | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Ürümqi to Aqsu | China | 667 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Ürümqi to Zhangye | China | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Ürümqi to Kashgar | China | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Ürümqi to Karagandy | Kazakhstan | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Ürümqi to Jiuquan | China | 1,010 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Ürümqi to Gujangbagh | China | 986 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Ürümqi to Huocheng | China | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ürümqi to Shanghai | China | 3,268 km (2,030 mi) | about 4 h 56 min |
| Ürümqi to Chengdu | China | 2,056 km (1,278 mi) | about 3 h 23 min |
| Ürümqi to Beijing | China | 2,411 km (1,498 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Ürümqi to Istanbul | Turkey | 4,723 km (2,935 mi) | about 6 h 48 min |
| Ürümqi to Tianjin | China | 2,504 km (1,556 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Ürümqi to Wuhan | China | 2,763 km (1,717 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Ürümqi to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,788 km (1,111 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Ürümqi to Xi’an | China | 2,117 km (1,315 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ürümqi?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) is the closest large airport at 16 km (10 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is URC from Ürümqi city centre?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ürümqi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.