Ürümqi to Tashkent (URC–TAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HY508
HY Uzbekistan
32N
12:35 AM
+06 T4
12:30 AM
+05
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA779
CA Air China
738
1:14 AM
+06
12:57 AM
+05
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6029
CZ China Southern
7M8
11:50 PM
+06
11:55 PM+1
+05
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA780
CA Air China
738
1:00 AM
+05 TT2
7:05 AM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ6030
CZ China Southern
7M8
1:35 AM
+05 TT2
7:05 AM
+06
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ürümqi to Tashkent
3 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 942 mi 0h 43m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

URC–TAS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 942 miles in approximately 0h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–TAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 4 7M8 3h05 SkyTeam
HY Uzbekistan Airways 4 32N 2h55
CA Air China 3 738 0h43 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – HY
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (4 flights/wk, 36%)
Unaffiliated: HY (4 flights/wk, 36%)
Star Alliance: CA (3 flights/wk, 27%)
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 TAS direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to TAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
431
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
-1h
Tashkent is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · TAS: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 5:00 PM in Tashkent.
Distance & Flight Time
942 mi / 1,516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m to 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective June 1, 2025. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Accommodation must be registered within 24 hours of arrival through the E-mehmon system.

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–TAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Tashkent route.
Route details
Distance942 mi / 1,516 km
Flight time0h 43m to 3h 5m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: TAS
IATA / ICAOTAS / UZTT
TimezoneAsia/Tashkent
Passengers/yr8.7M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to TAS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Tashkent International Airport take approximately 0h 43m to 3h 5m. The route covers 942 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, China Southern Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from URC to TAS. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IST, DXB, HGH, PEK, XIY, PKX, TFU and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tashkent is 1 hour behind Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from TAS 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 TAS

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Tashkent International Airport (TAS) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Southern Airlines and Uzbekistan Airways. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

URC to TAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to TAS ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 942 miles (1,516 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via IST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.