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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3U4305
3U Sichuan
CR9
10:05 AM
+06
11:30 AM
+06
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54647
G5 China Express
CR9
10:05 AM
+06
11:30 AM
+06
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54648
G5 China Express
CR9
2:45 PM
+06
4:00 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shihezi to Aral
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 354 mi 1h 25m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

SHF–ACF is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 354 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 6 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
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 CR9 1h25
G5 China Express Airlines 7 CR9 1h25
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – 3U, G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHF to ACF.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
69
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 18 7
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 30m 1h 10m
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 25m.

SHF–ACF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shihezi to Aral route.
Route details
Distance354 mi / 569 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SHF
IATA / ICAOSHF / ZWHZ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation1,700 ft / 518 m
Destination: ACF
IATA / ICAOACF / ZWAL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHF to ACF flights.
Nonstop flights from Shihezi Huayuan Airport to Aral Tarim Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 354 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Express Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SHF to ACF. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKU, KHG, YIN, AAT, KRL and LHW. 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 Sichuan Airlines 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 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 354 miles (569 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AKU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ürümqi (URC), Korla (KRL) and Bole (BPL).