Ürümqi to Chengdu (Jianyang) (URC–TFU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–TFU is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Redhill Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,320 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 28 | 32Q, 330, 738, 7M8 | 3h20-3h50 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 32Q, 7M8 | 3h45-4h05 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 7 | 320 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 3h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 789 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 4 | 32N | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation | 3 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 3 | 738 | 3h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chengdu (Jianyang) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→TFU | TLQ→TFU | KRL→TFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 7 | 39 |
| Flight time | 3h 43m | 2h 55m | 3h 40m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · TFU: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang).
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.
Follow signs to the Metro Line 18 station inside the terminal. The express service reaches Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10), where you can transfer to Lines 1, 7, or 18 local stops for the rest of the city. To reach Tianfu Square, transfer at Century City and take Line 1 north (total about CNY 30, 55-65 minutes).
Airport buses depart from the ground transport center outside arrivals. Line 1 to Chunxi Road takes 60-80 minutes (CNY 15 daytime, CNY 25 after 23:30). Taxis queue at the designated rank and use meters; budget CNY 180-260 to central Chengdu. DiDi pickup is on the east side of arrivals and runs cheaper than taxis at CNY 90-130 to city center destinations.
Chengdu sits in the Sichuan Basin with a humid subtropical climate. Summers (June-September) hit 22-29 degrees C with heavy monsoon rain. Half the annual 1000mm of rainfall lands in these four months, arriving as afternoon thunderstorms. Winters (December-February) average 3-8 degrees C and stay overcast. Frost is rare but the persistent cloud cover and dampness make it feel colder than the numbers suggest.
Chengdu is one of the cloudiest cities in China with roughly 200 overcast days per year and only 1000 hours of annual sunshine. Spring warms unevenly with cold snaps into April. Autumn (late September-November) is the most comfortable stretch with clear-ish skies and mild temperatures. Pack layers and rain gear regardless of season; an umbrella earns its place year-round here.
URC–TFU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to TFU
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Redhill Aviation, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Grant Aviation and Urumqi Air. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to TFU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to TFU is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,320 miles (2,125 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 201 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Xining Caojiabao and Guiyang Longdongbao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).