Guangzhou (Huadu) to Ürümqi (CAN–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CAN–URC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,037 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, KC, QF | 59 | 738, 77W, 789, 7M8 | 5h-6h57 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, KC, QF |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 7M8 | 5h25-5h40 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 5h10 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 7 | 738 | 5h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Guangzhou (Huadu)
| Metric | CAN→URC | SZX→URC | HKG→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CAN | – | 61 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 158 | 105 | 31 |
| Flight time | 5h 20m | 5h 25m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
CAN: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.
Airport shuttle buses depart from outside arrivals to the city centre for CNY 20–30 and take 30–40 minutes. Taxis and DiDi queue outside the terminal; fares to downtown are CNY 40–70. The terminal has a taxi dispatch system; queue at the designated stand rather than accepting offers from touts.Ürümqi is a domestic hub for flights across Xinjiang; connections to Kashgar (KHG), Hotan (HTN), and other regional cities are frequent. Rental cars are available, but international driving permits may be required; verify current regulations before booking.
Semi-arid continental climate with extreme seasonal variation. Winters (November–March) are severe and prolonged at −15 to −5°C with heavy snowfall, ice, and persistent cold that regularly causes de-icing delays and ground stops. Ürümqi is one of the most continentally extreme climates of any major airport in the world.
Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 28–36°C with low humidity and excellent visibility. Spring sandstorms can reduce airport visibility significantly. Autumn is brief. Pack serious cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
CAN–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAN to URC
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 158 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CAN to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAN to URC is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,037 miles (3,278 km). There are approximately 158 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 325 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Shuangliu, Xining Caojiabao and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX), Hong Kong (HKG) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).