Shihezi to Altay (SHF–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EU2919
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
10:55 AM
+06
11:55 AM
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G52641+1
G5 China Express
CR9
9:25 PM
+06
10:25 PM
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3U4263cs
3U Sichuan
CR9
9:25 PM
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10:25 PM
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G5 China Express
CR9
10:05 AM
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3U Sichuan
CR9
10:05 AM
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EU2920
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
12:55 PM
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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 9 hubs
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 2h 58m EU → 3UEUG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Altay flights
TCG Tacheng 18h 25m 3UCZG5 → EU Tacheng (TCG) to Altay flights
KHG Kashgar 20h 15m EU → EU Kashgar (KHG) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 24h 9C → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
ACF Aral 26h 40m 3UEUG5 → EU Aral (ACF) to Altay flights
AKU Aksu (Onsu) 27h G5 → EU Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) to Altay flights
KRL Korla ~4h G5 → Korla (KRL) to Altay flights
HTN Hotan ~5h 40m 3UG5 → EU Hotan (HTN) to Altay flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) ~9h 25m EU → Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Altay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shihezi to Altay
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 264 mi 1h nonstop

SHF–AAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación lead the route. The flight covers 264 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Altay (AAT) Altay to Shihezi flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHF–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G5 China Express Airlines Also: 3U 7 CR9 1h – – 3U
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación 4 909 1h – – –
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – EU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 3U, G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + G5 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHF to AAT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHF to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
YIN ~2h 58m KRL ~4h 0m HTN ~5h 40m TFU ~9h 25m TCG ~18h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
145
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Altay from Shihezi

Nearby airports with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Metric SHF→AAT URC→AAT TLQ→AAT
Distance from SHF – 82 mi 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 1
Weekly flights 18 18 8
Flight time 1h 1h 15m 1h 10m
Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights · Turpan (TLQ) to Altay flights · Korla (KRL) to Altay flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHF with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Altay is 0 hours the same as Shihezi.
SHF: +06 · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shihezi, it's 6:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
264 mi / 425 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

SHF–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shihezi to Altay route.
Route details
Distance264 mi / 425 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHF
Full nameShihezi Huayuan Airport
IATA / ICAOSHF / ZWHZ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation1,700 ft / 518 m
Destination: AAT
Full nameAltay Xuedu Airport
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHF to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shihezi Huayuan Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 264 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SHF to AAT: China Express Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación.
This route has daily 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 Yining, Tacheng Qianquan and Kashgar Laining.
Yes, return flights from AAT to SHF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include URC, TLQ and KRL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SHF to AAT

Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from China Express Airlines and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHF to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHF to AAT is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 264 miles (425 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yining, Tacheng Qianquan and Kashgar Laining. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ürümqi (URC), Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).