Ürümqi to Anchorage (URC–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ürümqi to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3 Flights/wk 4,499 mi 8h 15m nonstop -14h behind 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between URC and ANC, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
TNA ~13h 35m HGH ~14h 24m SZX ~19h 13m CGO ~20h 59m CKG ~22h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
506
Candidates
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
URC → ANC
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
ANC → URC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-14h
Anchorage is 14 hours behind Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 4:00 AM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
4,499 mi / 7,240 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

URC–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance4,499 mi / 7,240 km
Flight time8h 15m
Time difference-14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: URC
Full nameÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 8h 15m. The route covers 4,499 miles.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from URC to ANC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TNA, HGH, SZX, CGO, CKG, NKG, CAN, PVG, CTU, SHE and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 14 hours behind Ürümqi.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from URC to ANC

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

URC to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to ANC ranges from 8 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,499 miles (7,240 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via TNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.