Hangzhou to Ürümqi (HGH–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HGH–URC is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Eurofly Service and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 2,029 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 738, 7M8 | 5h20-5h35 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GJ Eurofly Service | 7 | 320 | 4h55 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 4h55 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 333 | 5h | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 4h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 7 | 738 | 5h05 | – | – | ZH |
| MF Xiamen Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Hangzhou
| Metric | HGH→URC | YIW→URC | SHA→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HGH | – | 66 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | 14 | 137 |
| Flight time | 4h 55m | 5h 25m | 5h |
Travel Essentials
HGH: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is 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.
HGH–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HGH to URC
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Eurofly Service, Grant Aviation, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Xiamen Air, China Eastern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HGH to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HGH to URC ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 7 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,029 miles (3,265 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 98 return, totaling 189 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via IQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yiwu/Jinhua (YIW), Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) and Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).