Ürümqi to Xinyuan flights
Xinyuan lies 353 km (219 mi) west of Ürümqi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 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 | Xinyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.1 million | 282,718 |
| Elevation | 862 m (2,828 ft) | 953 m (3,127 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | URC, 16 km out | NLT, 10 km out |
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 Xinyuan
Xinyuan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xinyuan Nalati Airport (NLT), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xinyuan Nalati Airport (regional) | NLT | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,546 ft | 3,050 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Xinyuan from Ürümqi?
353 km (219 mi) in a straight line, west of Ürümqi.
How long does it take to get from Ürümqi to Xinyuan by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Xinyuan?
No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ürümqi to Xinyuan flights?
Typically Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Xinyuan Nalati Airport (NLT).
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.