Astana to Ürümqi (NQZ–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ6014
CZ China Southern
7M8
1:30 AM
+05 TT1
7:00 AM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6013
CZ China Southern
7M8
11:55 PM
+06
11:40 PM+1
+05
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Astana to Ürümqi
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 892 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

NQZ–URC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 892 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NQZ–URC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 7M8 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 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, NQZ to URC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NQZ to URC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
292
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ürümqi is 1 hour ahead of Astana.
NQZ: +05 · URC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 7:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Distance & Flight Time
892 mi / 1,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Getting from URC

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.

Ürümqi Climate

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.

NQZ–URC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Astana to Ürümqi route.
Route details
Distance892 mi / 1,435 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: NQZ
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Qostanay
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
Destination: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NQZ to URC flights.
Nonstop flights from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 892 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from NQZ to URC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SVO, SYX, CIT, XIY, ALA, IST, DXB and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ürümqi is 1 hour ahead of Astana.
Yes, return flights from URC to NQZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from NQZ to URC

Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

NQZ to URC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NQZ to URC ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 892 miles (1,435 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via SVO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.