Kashgar to Ürümqi (KHG–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KHG–URC is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 663 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 43 | 738, 7M8 | 2h-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 42 | 738, 7M8 | 1h55-2h05 | – | – | – |
| EU Chengdu Airlines | 15 | 320, 909 | 1h55-2h05 | – | – | – |
| GS Tianjin Airlines | 14 | 320, E90 | 1h45-2h20 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 12 | 738 | 1h55-2h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 11 | 73H | 2h-2h15 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 11 | 738 | 1h55-2h10 | – | – | – |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 738 | 2h | – | Oneworld | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| 8L Lucky Air | 6 | 737 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Kashgar
| Metric | KHG→URC | QSZ→URC | OSS→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KHG | – | 106 mi | 186 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 168 | 7 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 2h 5m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
KHG: +06 · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Kashgar, 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.
KHG–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KHG to URC
Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 168 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
KHG to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KHG to URC ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 663 miles (1,067 km). There are approximately 168 weekly flights outbound and 179 return, totaling 347 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ZFL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shache (QSZ) and Osh (OSS).