Shenzhen to Ürümqi (SZX–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SZX–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 2,097 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 32N, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 5h30-7h27 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 14 | 320 | 5h45-5h55 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 5h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 5h50 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 4 | 738 | 7h26 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→URC | HKG→URC | CAN→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 61 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 102 | 15 | 131 |
| Flight time | 5h 30m | 5h 30m | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.
Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.
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.
SZX–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to URC
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation, Hainan Airlines, Urumqi Air and Shenzhen Airlines. With 102 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SZX to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to URC ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,097 miles (3,375 km). There are approximately 102 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via GYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).