Shache to Ürümqi (QSZ–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between QSZ and URC, 1-stop connecting options are available.
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 | – | 12 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 174 | 71 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 39m | 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 through multiple connecting hub airports.
QSZ to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from QSZ to URC is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Korla Licheng, Yining and Kashgar Laining. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kashgar (KHG) and Hotan (HTN).