Ürümqi to Aral (URC–ACF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–ACF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación, Grant Aviation and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 399 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 4 | 909 | 1h45 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 4 | E90 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 3 | 7M8 | 1h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Aral from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→ACF | KRL→ACF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · ACF: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Aral.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to ACF
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Aral Tarim Airport (ACF) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and Grant Aviation. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to ACF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to ACF ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 399 miles (642 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AKU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).