Chengdu (Jianyang) to Ürümqi (TFU–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TFU–URC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Redhill Aviation and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,320 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 320, 7M8 | 4h-4h15 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 737 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 3 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Chengdu (Jianyang)
| Metric | TFU→URC | CTU→URC | MIG→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TFU | – | 34 mi | 79 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 87 | 63 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 25m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
TFU: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.
Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.
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.
TFU–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TFU to URC
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Redhill Aviation, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 87 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TFU to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TFU to URC is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,320 miles (2,125 km). There are approximately 87 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 181 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Korla Licheng and Xining Caojiabao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU), Mianyang (Fucheng) (MIG) and Yibin (Cuiping) (YBP).