Jinan (Licheng) to Ürümqi (TNA–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TNA–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,629 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 4h35-4h45 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 21 | 7M8 | 4h35-4h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 21 | 738 | 4h30-4h40 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 4h45 | – | – | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 738 | 4h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Jinan (Licheng)
| Metric | TNA→URC | TSN→URC | TAO→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TNA | – | 157 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 62 | 21 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 5m | 4h 45m |
Travel Essentials
TNA: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), 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.
TNA–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TNA to URC
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Air and Shandong Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TNA to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TNA to URC ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,629 miles (2,622 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MIG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tianjin (TSN), Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).