Ürümqi to Sanya (Tianya) (URC–SYX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
3U1932
3U Sichuan
32Q
4:05 PM
+06
9:25 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6938
CZ China Southern
32Q
4:05 PM
+06
9:25 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5138
CZ China Southern
32Q
7:30 PM
+06
1:10 AM+1
CST
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U1931
3U Sichuan
32Q
9:10 AM
CST T1
3:00 PM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6937
CZ China Southern
32Q
9:10 AM
CST T1
3:00 PM
+06
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5137
CZ China Southern
32Q
12:00 PM
CST TT1
5:45 PM
+06
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ürümqi to Sanya (Tianya)
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,180 mi 5h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

URC–SYX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,180 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–SYX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 14 32Q 5h20-5h40 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 32Q 5h20
SC Shandong Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – 3U, CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + SC (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, URC to SYX direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to SYX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,013
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Sanya (Tianya) is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · SYX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Sanya (Tianya).
Distance & Flight Time
2,180 mi / 3,507 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m to 5h 40m.
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.

URC–SYX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Sanya (Tianya) route.
Route details
Distance2,180 mi / 3,507 km
Flight time5h 20m to 5h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: SYX
IATA / ICAOSYX / ZJSY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation92 ft / 28 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to SYX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport take approximately 5h 20m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,180 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from URC to SYX. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XFN, NNY, HKG, WDS, FOC, LYA, NQZ, YIH, CGQ, LHW, HET, KWE, SHE, YBP, TAO, TFU, SZX, TYN, WUH, KMG, CKG, PVG, DLC, XIY, CTU, CAN, TSN, CGO, YCU, CSX, HFE, HGH, TNA, PEK, NKG, SHA, SJW, PKX, BSZ, UYN, ZYI, LYI and SVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Sanya (Tianya) is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from SYX 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 SYX

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

URC to SYX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to SYX ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,180 miles (3,507 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XFN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.