Ürümqi to Kuqa (URC–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ6871
CZ China Southern
7M8
7:35 AM
+06
9:05 AM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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GS7515
GS Tianjin
E90
10:40 AM
+06
12:05 PM
+06
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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3U1873
3U Sichuan
738
4:55 PM
+06
6:25 PM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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3U1875
3U Sichuan
7M8
9:20 PM
+06
10:50 PM
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6872
CZ China Southern
7M8
9:50 AM
+06
11:00 AM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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GS7516
GS Tianjin
E90
12:45 PM
+06
1:50 PM
+06
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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3U1874
3U Sichuan
738
7:10 PM
+06
8:20 PM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6874
CZ China Southern
7M8
11:35 PM
+06
12:40 AM+1
+06
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ürümqi to Kuqa
3 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 280 mi 1h 25m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

URC–KCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–KCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 14 738, 7M8 1h30
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 7M8 1h30 SkyTeam
GS Tianjin Airlines 6 E90 1h25
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 3U
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U, CZ
E90 Embraer 190 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + GS (20 flights/wk, 74%)
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 26%)
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 KCA direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to KCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
265
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
0h
Kuqa is 0 hours the same as Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · KCA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Kuqa.
Distance & Flight Time
280 mi / 451 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m.
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–KCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Kuqa route.
Route details
Distance280 mi / 451 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: KCA
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to KCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 30m. The route covers 280 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from URC to KCA. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BPL, QSZ, YIN, TFU, KHG, HTN, HMI, KRY, CGO and XIY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KCA to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from URC to KCA

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

URC to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to KCA ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BPL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.