Ürümqi to Astana (URC–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ China Southern
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11:55 PM
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Ürümqi to Astana
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 892 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

URC–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 892 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 738 2h45 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to NQZ direction.
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1
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to NQZ.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
GYD ~9h 20m DXB ~12h 15m IST ~14h 5m PEK ~15h 3m ALA ~15h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
224
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Astana is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
892 mi / 1,435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

URC–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Astana route.
Route details
Distance892 mi / 1,435 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: URC
Full nameÜrümqi Tianshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Qostanay
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 892 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from URC to NQZ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, DXB, IST, PEK, ALA, XIY, TAS and SYX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Astana is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from NQZ 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 NQZ

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

URC to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to NQZ ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 892 miles (1,435 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.