Ürümqi to Shenyang (URC–SHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–SHE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,818 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 14 | 32N | 4h25-4h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 7 | 32N | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · SHE: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Shenyang.
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 runs ¥5 to central Shenyang in 30 minutes. Trains depart from the station directly below the terminal. Last train around 22:00; late arrivals need a taxi.
Taxis to the city center cost ¥50–80 (30–45 min). DiDi is available and costs ¥40–70. Airport buses serve Shenyang North Station and downtown hotels for ¥15–20. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Cold continental climate. One of the harshest winters of any major Chinese hub. January temperatures average −13°C with extremes below −20°C. Heavy snow and blowing snow are significant disruption risks from November through March. Ice on runways and taxiways causes frequent de-icing delays.
Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 28–33°C, with occasional thunderstorms. Spring (April–May) is dry and windy with sandstorm risk from the Gobi affecting visibility. The most operationally stable months are September and October. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
URC–SHE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to SHE
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
URC to SHE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to SHE ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,818 miles (2,926 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via UYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.