Wujiaqu: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Wujiaqu is a city of 154,400 people in China (Xinjiang), 476 m (1,562 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Wujiaqu runs from about 8 h 56 min a day in late December to 15 h 34 min in late June (computed for 44.16° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Wujiaqu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Flights to Wujiaqu: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Wujiaqu · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Ürümqi, 41 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Shihezi, 119 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Korla, 289 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Xinyuan, 352 km — buses · car rental
- Turpan, 190 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Karamay, 261 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Changji, 24 km — tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Wujiaqu?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre.
How big is Wujiaqu?
About 154,400 people live in Wujiaqu (GeoNames).
What time zone is Wujiaqu in?
Asia/Urumqi, currently UTC+6.
What currency is used in Wujiaqu?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Wujiaqu?
Ürümqi (41 km), Shihezi (119 km), Korla (289 km), Xinyuan (352 km), Turpan (190 km).
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.