Ürümqi to Shenzhen (URC–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–SZX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 2,097 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 28 | 32N, 7M8 | 3h01-5h20 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA, SC | 14 | 320 | 5h30 | – | Star Alliance | CA, SC |
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 5h15 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h09 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 3 | 738 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Shenzhen.
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 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.
URC–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to SZX
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Grant Aviation, Hainan Airlines, Urumqi Air and Shenzhen Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to SZX ranges from 3 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,097 miles (3,375 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 203 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ZYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.