Shache to Ürümqi (QSZ–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
QSZ–URC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 669 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 1h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Shache
| Metric | QSZ→URC | KHG→URC | HTN→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from QSZ | – | 106 mi | 175 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 11 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 167 | 64 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 45m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
QSZ: +06 · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Shache, it's 6:00 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.
QSZ–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from QSZ to URC
Shache Airport (QSZ) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
QSZ to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from QSZ to URC ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 669 miles (1,076 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kashgar (KHG) and Hotan (HTN).