Kuqa to Ürümqi (KCA–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KCA–URC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 5m. 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 | 16 | 738, 7M8 | 1h-1h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Kuqa
| Metric | KCA→URC | NLT→URC | AKU→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KCA | – | 124 mi | 137 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | – | 72 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 5m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
KCA: +06 · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Kuqa, it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi.
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.
KCA–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KCA to URC
Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KCA to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KCA to URC is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yining, Aksu Hongqipo and Kashgar Laining. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xinyuan (NLT), Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) and Korla (KRL).