Mianyang (Fucheng) to Ürümqi (MIG–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MIG–URC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Urumqi Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,274 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 5h01 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 4 | 738 | 3h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Mianyang (Fucheng)
| Metric | MIG→URC | CTU→URC | TFU→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIG | – | 76 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 65 | 95 |
| Flight time | 4h 16m | 3h 25m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
MIG: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Mianyang (Fucheng), 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.
MIG–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIG to URC
Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MIG to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIG to URC is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,274 miles (2,050 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Jinan Yaoqiang and Xining Caojiabao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) and Guangyuan (Lizhou) (GYS).