Ürümqi to Guangzhou (Huadu) (URC–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–CAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,037 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U, KC, QF | 59 | 738, 77W, 789, 7M8 | 3h11-5h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U, KC, QF |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 7M8 | 5h20-5h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 5h15 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 7 | 738 | 5h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · CAN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
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.
Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.
Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.
URC–CAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to CAN
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Air China, Hainan Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to CAN is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,037 miles (3,278 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 158 return, totaling 325 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Chengdu Shuangliu and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.