Shanghai (Minhang) to Ürümqi (SHA–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SHA–URC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,033 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 35 | 32Q, 738, 77W, 7M8 | 5h10-7h10 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 21 | 321, 32N | 5h20-5h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 18 | 320, 321 | 5h-7h31 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 5h15 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, ZH | 14 | 32Q | 5h20-5h30 | – | – | 3U, CA, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 333 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→URC | PVG→URC | HGH→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 172 | 33 | 105 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 5h 25m | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to URC
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Hainan Airlines. With 172 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to URC is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,033 miles (3,272 km). There are approximately 172 weekly flights outbound and 165 return, totaling 337 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Shijiazhuang Zhengding and Zhengzhou Xinzheng. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Yiwu/Jinhua (YIW).