Ürümqi to Shanghai (Minhang) (URC–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–SHA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,033 miles in approximately 4h 40m. 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 | 35 | 32Q, 77W, 7M8 | 2h43-4h55 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 321, 32N, 32Q, 332 | 2h49-5h05 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 18 | 320, 321 | 2h28-4h50 | – | – | – |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, CA, ZH | 16 | 32N, 32Q | 2h17-4h40 | – | – | 3U, CA, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 14 | 738, 7M8 | 2h22-4h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 333 | 2h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→SHA | KRL→SHA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 4h 50m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
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.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
URC–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to SHA
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines and Hainan Airlines. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to SHA is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,033 miles (3,272 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 348 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Xi'an Xianyang and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).