Beijing to Ürümqi (PEK–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PEK–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Shandong Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,510 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 63 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 4h05-5h43 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: ZH | 49 | 320, 321, 738, 7M8 | 4h-4h30 | – | – | ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines Also: HX | 21 | 333, 73H | 4h20-4h30 | – | – | HX |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 14 | 321 | 3h55-5h36 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→URC | PKX→URC | TSN→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 222 | 101 | 57 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
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.
PEK–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to URC
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Shandong Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 222 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to URC is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,510 miles (2,430 km). There are approximately 222 weekly flights outbound and 222 return, totaling 444 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xining Caojiabao, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).