Ürümqi to Jiayuguan (URC–JGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ürümqi to Jiayuguan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
7 Flights/wk 624 mi 23h 55m nonstop +2h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between URC and JGN, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to JGN.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
539
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Other ways to reach Jiayuguan from Ürümqi

Nearby airports with service to Jiayuguan International Airport.
Metric URC→JGN KRL→JGN
Distance from URC 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 23h 55m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of URC with service to Jiayuguan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Jiayuguan is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · JGN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Jiayuguan.
Distance & Flight Time
624 mi / 1,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 55m.
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–JGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Jiayuguan route.
Route details
Distance624 mi / 1,005 km
Flight time23h 55m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: JGN
IATA / ICAOJGN / ZLJQ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation5,112 ft / 1,558 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to JGN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Jiayuguan International Airport take approximately 23h 55m. The route covers 624 miles.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from URC to JGN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DNH, KRL, HAK, PVG, INC, LHW, CAN, CKG, CGO, XIY, PKX, CSX, TFU and JIC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jiayuguan is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from JGN to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KRL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 JGN

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

URC to JGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to JGN ranges from 23 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 624 miles (1,005 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DNH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).