Tumxuk to Ürümqi (TWC–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AQ1466
AQ 9
7M8
4:40 PM
+06
6:15 PM
+06
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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3U1854
3U Sichuan
7M8
10:55 PM
+06
12:25 AM+1
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AQ1465
AQ 9
7M8
2:05 PM
+06 T2
3:45 PM
+06
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U1853
3U Sichuan
7M8
8:15 PM
+06
10:10 PM
+06
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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GS7463
GS Tianjin
E90
8:30 PM
+06
10:15 PM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tumxuk to Ürümqi
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 507 mi 1h 30m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

TWC–URC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and 9 Air lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TWC–URC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 7M8 1h30
AQ 9 Air 5 7M8 1h35
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U, AQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + AQ (12 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, TWC to URC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TWC to URC.
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One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
200
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 Ürümqi from Tumxuk

Nearby airports with service to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport.
Metric TWC→URC AKU→URC QSZ→URC
Distance from TWC 110 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 12 82 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 15m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of TWC with service to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ürümqi is 0 hours the same as Tumxuk.
TWC: +06 · URC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Tumxuk, it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Distance & Flight Time
507 mi / 816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m.
Getting from URC

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.

Ürümqi Climate

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.

TWC–URC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tumxuk to Ürümqi route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 19 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: TWC
IATA / ICAOTWC / ZWTS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,566 ft / 1,087 m
Destination: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TWC to URC flights.
Nonstop flights from Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport to Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 507 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and 9 Air.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from TWC to URC. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKU, HTN, KRL, TCG, YIN, KHG, ACF, QSZ and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from URC to TWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AKU, QSZ and KHG. 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 TWC to URC

Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport (TWC) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and 9 Air. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TWC to URC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TWC to URC ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via AKU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aksu (Onsu) (AKU), Shache (QSZ) and Kashgar (KHG).