Shanghai (Pudong) to Ürümqi (PVG–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–URC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Urumqi Air and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,058 miles in approximately 5h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 5h10-6h50 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 7 | 738 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 2 | 32N | 7h30 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→URC | SHA→URC | NTG→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 174 | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 28m | 5h 5m | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
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.
PVG–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to URC
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Urumqi Air, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to URC is about 5 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,058 miles (3,312 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xining Caojiabao, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Yulin Yuyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).