Ürümqi to Shanghai (Pudong) (URC–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–PVG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Urumqi Air and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,058 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 4h50-4h55 | – | – | MU |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 7 | 738 | 4h45 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · PVG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
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.
Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.
Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.
URC–PVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to PVG
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
URC to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to PVG ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,058 miles (3,312 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via IQN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.