Ürümqi to Kuqa (URC–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–KCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · KCA: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Kuqa.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to KCA
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Hainan Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 35 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.