Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Ürümqi (DLC–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ6965
CZ China Southern
32N
1:00 PM
CST
6:15 PM
+06
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6966
CZ China Southern
32N
7:20 PM
+06
11:40 PM+1
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Ürümqi
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,784 mi 5h 15m nonstop -2h behind 33 1-stop hubs

DLC–URC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,784 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLC–URC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32N 5h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DLC to URC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to URC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,751
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Dalian (Ganjingzi)

Nearby airports with service to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport.
Metric DLC→URC TAO→URC
Distance from DLC 197 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 21
Flight time 5h 15m 4h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of DLC with service to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ürümqi is 2 hours behind Dalian (Ganjingzi).
DLC: CST · URC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Distance & Flight Time
1,784 mi / 2,871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m.
Getting from URC

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.

Ürümqi Climate

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.

DLC–URC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Ürümqi route.
Route details
Distance1,784 mi / 2,871 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLC to URC flights.
Nonstop flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport take approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 1,784 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DLC to URC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YCU, LYA, TAO, LHW, YIH, TFU, UYN, XIY, HAK, NKG, PKX, WUH, TYN, HKG, SJW, TSN, CTU, HET, SHA, CSX, CGO, TNA, PEK, HFE, HGH, CKG, PVG, KMG, SZX, CAN, FUG, SYX and FOC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ürümqi is 2 hours behind Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Yes, return flights from URC to DLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TAO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DLC to URC

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DLC to URC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLC to URC ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,784 miles (2,871 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via YCU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).