Ürümqi to Aral (URC–ACF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GS7467
GS Tianjin
E90
7:10 AM
+06
9:15 AM
+06
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5565
CZ China Southern
738
8:15 AM
+06
9:45 AM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EU2885
EU Chengdu
909
8:55 AM
+06 T2
10:40 AM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5566
CZ China Southern
738
11:00 AM
+06
12:20 PM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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EU2886
EU Chengdu
909
11:45 AM
+06
1:00 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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GS7468
GS Tianjin
E90
6:15 PM
+06
7:40 PM
+06
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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Ürümqi to Aral
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 399 mi 1h 30m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

URC–ACF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 399 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–ACF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 738 1h30 SkyTeam
GS Tianjin Airlines 7 E90 2h05
EU Chengdu Airlines 4 909 1h45
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
909 Convair 990 – EU
E90 Embraer 190 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + GS (11 flights/wk, 61%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to ACF direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to ACF.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
338
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 Aral from Ürümqi

Nearby airports with service to Aral Tarim Airport.
Metric URC→ACF KRL→ACF
Distance from URC 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 18 7
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of URC with service to Aral Tarim Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Aral.
Distance & Flight Time
399 mi / 642 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 2h 5m.
Getting to URC

Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.

URC–ACF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Aral route.
Route details
Distance399 mi / 642 km
Flight time1h 30m to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: ACF
IATA / ICAOACF / ZWAL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to ACF flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Aral Tarim Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 2h 5m. The route covers 399 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from URC to ACF. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BPL, KRL, LHW, AKU, YIN, TWC, HTN, KHG, AAT, CKG, CGO and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ACF to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KRL. 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 URC to ACF

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Aral Tarim Airport (ACF) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

URC to ACF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to ACF ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 399 miles (642 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BPL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).