Shihezi to Aral (SHF–ACF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
EU2826
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
9:35 AM
+06
11:05 AM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54647+1
G5 China Express
CR9
9:45 AM
+06
11:05 AM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2825+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
11:45 AM
+06
1:00 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54648+1
G5 China Express
CR9
2:15 PM
+06
3:25 PM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shihezi to Aral
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 354 mi 1h 20m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

SHF–ACF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 354 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHF–ACF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 7 909 1h30 3U
G5 China Express Airlines Also: 3U 7 CR9 1h20 3U
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – EU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + G5 (14 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, SHF to ACF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHF to ACF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
101
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.

Other ways to reach Aral from Shihezi

Nearby airports with service to Aral Tarim Airport.
Metric SHF→ACF URC→ACF KRL→ACF
Distance from SHF 82 mi 182 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 14 11 7
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 25m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SHF with service to Aral Tarim Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shihezi, it's 6:00 PM in Aral.
Distance & Flight Time
354 mi / 569 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m.

SHF–ACF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shihezi to Aral route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 569 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SHF
IATA / ICAOSHF / ZWHZ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation1,700 ft / 518 m
Destination: ACF
IATA / ICAOACF / ZWAL
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHF to ACF flights.
Nonstop flights from Shihezi Huayuan Airport to Aral Tarim Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 30m. The route covers 354 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SHF to ACF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRL, AKU, HTN, AAT, KHG, TFU, LHW and YIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ACF to SHF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include URC, KRL and BPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHF to ACF

Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF) and Aral Tarim Airport (ACF) are connected by nonstop service from Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHF to ACF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHF to ACF ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (569 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ürümqi (URC), Korla (KRL) and Bole (BPL).