Shijiazhuang to Ürümqi (SJW–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SJW–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Hebei Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,462 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS Hebei Airlines Also: MF, RY | 10 | 738 | 4h-4h05 | – | – | MF, RY |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 7 | 32N | 6h02 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 5h33 | – | – | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 7 | 321 | 5h42 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 4h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Shijiazhuang
| Metric | SJW→URC | TYN→URC | PKX→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJW | – | 119 mi | 125 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 58 | 30 | 110 |
| Flight time | 4h 10m | 3h 50m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
SJW: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Shijiazhuang, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
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.
SJW–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJW to URC
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Hebei Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Jet Aviation Flight Services and Spring Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJW to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJW to URC is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,462 miles (2,353 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xining Caojiabao and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taiyuan (TYN), Beijing (PKX) and Tianjin (TSN).