Ürümqi to Chongqing (URC–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–CKG is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and West Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,438 miles in approximately 3h 45m. 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 | 21 | 32Q, 738 | 1h51-3h55 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 15 | 738 | 1h13-1h43 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| PN West Air | 2 | 320 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| G5 China Express Airlines | 1 | 320 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 0 | – | – | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→CKG | TLQ→CKG | KRL→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | – | 19 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 50m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Chongqing.
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 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
URC–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to CKG
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Air China, West Air, China Express Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to CKG is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,438 miles (2,314 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zhangye Ganzhou, Dunhuang Mogao and Xining Caojiabao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).