Ürümqi to Kuqa (URC–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
URC–KCA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 280 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 16 | 738, 7M8 | 1h25 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| GS Grant Aviation | 5 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kuqa from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→KCA | KRL→KCA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 14 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 55m |
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 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to KCA is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 280 miles (451 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yining, Korla Licheng and Aksu Hongqipo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).