Kuqa to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (KCA–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G54469
G5 China Express
CR9
12:10 PM
+06
1:00 PM
+06
0h 50m
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3U4265
3U Sichuan
CR9
12:10 PM
+06
1:00 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EU3029
EU Chengdu
909
1:05 PM
+06
2:00 PM
+06
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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G54186
G5 China Express
909
8:00 PM
+06
8:55 PM
+06
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EU2882
EU Chengdu
909
8:35 PM
+06
9:20 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EU3030
EU Chengdu
909
2:40 PM
+06
3:30 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EU2881
EU Chengdu
909
7:10 PM
+06
7:55 PM
+06
0h 45m
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G54470
G5 China Express
CR9
8:20 PM
+06
9:10 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G54185
G5 China Express
909
9:45 PM
+06
10:30 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Kuqa to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 32 Flights/wk 176 mi 0h 45m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

KCA–YIN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 176 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KCA–YIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G5 China Express Airlines 14 909, CR9 0h50-0h55
EU Chengdu Airlines 11 909 0h45-0h55
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 CR9 0h50
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – EU, G5
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 3U, G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU + G5 (32 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, KCA to YIN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KCA to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Kuqa

Nearby airports with service to Yining Airport.
Metric KCA→YIN AKU→YIN
Distance from KCA 137 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 32 28
Flight time 0h 45m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of KCA with service to Yining Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 0 hours the same as Kuqa.
KCA: +06 · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuqa, it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
176 mi / 283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 55m.

KCA–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuqa to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance176 mi / 283 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 25 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: KCA
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m
Destination: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KCA to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuqa Qiuci Airport to Yining Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 55m. The route covers 176 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and China Express Airlines.
There are approximately 32 nonstop flights per week from KCA to YIN. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QSZ, URC, KHG, TFU, HTN, XIY, HMI, KRY and CGO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YIN to KCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AKU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KCA to YIN

Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and China Express Airlines. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KCA to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KCA to YIN ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 176 miles (283 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via QSZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aksu (Onsu) (AKU).