Ruoqiang Town to Ürümqi (RQA–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
GS7466
GS Grant Aviation
320
11:45 PM
+06
1:20 AM+1
+06
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GS7465
GS Grant Aviation
320
11:35 AM
+06
12:55 PM
+06
1h 20m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
KRL Korla 2h 45m 3UG5 3UCZG5 Korla (KRL) to Ürümqi flights
HTN Hotan 4h 15m 3U 3UCZGS Hotan (HTN) to Ürümqi flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 50m GS 3U8L9C Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ürümqi flights
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Ruoqiang Town to Ürümqi
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 342 mi 1h 35m nonstop

RQA–URC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Grant Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 342 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RQA–URC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GS Grant Aviation 4 320 1h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GS (4 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, RQA to URC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RQA to URC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
105
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
0h
Ürümqi is 0 hours the same as Ruoqiang Town.
RQA: +06 · URC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ruoqiang Town, it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Distance & Flight Time
342 mi / 551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.
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.

RQA–URC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ruoqiang Town to Ürümqi route.
Route details
Distance342 mi / 551 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RQA
IATA / ICAORQA / ZWRQ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,916 ft / 889 m
Destination: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RQA to URC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ruoqiang Loulan Airport to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 342 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RQA to URC: Grant Aviation.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Korla Licheng, Hotan and Chengdu Tianfu.
Yes, return flights from URC to RQA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RQA to URC

Ruoqiang Loulan Airport (RQA) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RQA to URC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RQA to URC is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 342 miles (551 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Korla Licheng, Hotan and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.