Chongqing to Ürümqi (CKG–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CKG–URC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,438 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 3h55-6h | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 9 | 738 | 4h10-6h10 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| G5 China Express Airlines | 1 | 321 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
| PN West Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Chongqing
| Metric | CKG→URC | LZO→URC | DZH→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CKG | – | 85 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 4 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 55m | 3h 50m | 5h 55m |
Travel Essentials
CKG: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.
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.
CKG–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CKG to URC
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Express Airlines, Grant Aviation, Hainan Airlines and West Air. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CKG to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CKG to URC ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 64 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YZY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luzhou (Yunlong) (LZO), Dazhou (Dachuan) (DZH) and Zunyi (ZYI).