Ürümqi to Astana (URC–NQZ) — 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–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 892 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 6 | 738 | 2h35-2h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · NQZ: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Astana.
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.
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–NQZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to NQZ is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 892 miles (1,435 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Shymkent and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.