Ürümqi to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (URC–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–CTU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,288 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 21 | 320, 321 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 14 | 32Q | 3h40-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| EU Chengdu Airlines | 14 | 320 | 3h20-3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · CTU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
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–CTU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to CTU
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Chengdu Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to CTU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to CTU ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,288 miles (2,073 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.