Ürümqi to Chengdu (Shuangliu) (URC–CTU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EU2296
EU Chengdu
320
7:50 AM
+06 T2
11:30 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8580
3U Sichuan
320
8:15 AM
+06
11:50 AM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4202
CA Air China
32Q
11:35 AM
+06
3:20 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8572
3U Sichuan
320
12:55 PM
+06
4:30 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2984
EU Chengdu
320
6:00 PM
+06 T2
9:20 PM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8574
3U Sichuan
321
6:00 PM
+06
9:35 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4210
CA Air China
32Q
9:10 PM
+06
12:50 AM+1
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4201
CA Air China
320
6:45 AM
CST TT2
10:35 AM
+06
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2983
EU Chengdu
320
7:14 AM
CST T2
10:50 AM
+06
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U5725
3U Sichuan
320
7:25 AM
CST T2
10:55 AM
+06
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8571
3U Sichuan
320
8:05 AM
CST TT1
11:40 AM
+06
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8573
3U Sichuan
321
12:55 PM
CST TT1
4:40 PM
+06
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA4209
CA Air China
32Q
5:24 PM
CST TT2
8:38 PM
+06
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U8579
3U Sichuan
320
6:55 PM
CST TT1
10:25 PM
+06
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ürümqi to Chengdu (Shuangliu)
3 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 1,288 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop URC–CTU service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, EU
321 Airbus A321 – 3U
32Q Airbus A321neo – CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + EU (35 flights/wk, 71%)
Star Alliance: CA (14 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to CTU direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to CTU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,777
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · CTU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Chengdu (Shuangliu).
Distance & Flight Time
1,288 mi / 2,073 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m to 3h 45m.
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.

URC–CTU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Chengdu (Shuangliu) route.
Route details
Distance1,288 mi / 2,073 km
Flight time3h 20m to 3h 45m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights49 out / 49 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: CTU
IATA / ICAOCTU / ZUUU
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr20.0M
Elevation1,625 ft / 495 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to CTU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 3h 45m. The route covers 1,288 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Chengdu Airlines.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from URC to CTU. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, LYI, FOC, CGQ, XNN, YIH, LHW, CKG, CGO, KHG, TAO, WUH, YIN, TNA, ANC, SJW, PVG, CSX, KMG, PEK, HGH, SZX, CAN, HFE, NKG, DLC, SHA, TSN, PKX, HET, FUG, SYX, SHE, YCU and HAK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chengdu (Shuangliu) is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from CTU to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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.