Luzhou (Yunlong) to Ürümqi (LZO–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LZO–URC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Urumqi Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,428 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 4 | 320 | 4h05 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 4 | 738 | 4h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Luzhou (Yunlong)
| Metric | LZO→URC | YBP→URC | CKG→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LZO | – | 58 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 4 | 80 |
| Flight time | 4h 5m | 3h 50m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LZO: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Luzhou (Yunlong), it's 4:00 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.
LZO–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LZO to URC
Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LZO to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LZO to URC ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,428 miles (2,298 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP), Chongqing (CKG) and Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).