Ürümqi to Tumxuk (URC–TWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AQ1465
AQ 9
7M8
2:05 PM
+06 T2
3:45 PM
+06
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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3U1853
3U Sichuan
7M8
8:15 PM
+06
10:10 PM
+06
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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GS7463
GS Tianjin
E90
8:30 PM
+06
10:15 PM
+06
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AQ1466
AQ 9
7M8
4:40 PM
+06
6:15 PM
+06
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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3U1854
3U Sichuan
7M8
10:55 PM
+06
12:25 AM+1
+06
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Ürümqi to Tumxuk
3 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 507 mi 1h 40m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

URC–TWC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 9 Air lead the route. The flight covers 507 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–TWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 7M8 1h55
GS Tianjin Airlines 7 E90 1h45
AQ 9 Air 5 7M8 1h40
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 3U, AQ
E90 Embraer 190 – GS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + AQ + GS (19 flights/wk, 100%)
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 TWC direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to TWC.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
242
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.

Other ways to reach Tumxuk from Ürümqi

Nearby airports with service to Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport.
Metric URC→TWC TLQ→TWC KRL→TWC
Distance from URC 102 mi 173 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 19 9 7
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 50m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of URC with service to Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tumxuk is 0 hours the same as Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · TWC: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Tumxuk.
Distance & Flight Time
507 mi / 816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m.
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–TWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Tumxuk route.
Route details
Distance507 mi / 816 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights19 out / 12 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: TWC
IATA / ICAOTWC / ZWTS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,566 ft / 1,087 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to TWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m. The route covers 507 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, 9 Air and Tianjin Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from URC to TWC. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ACF, QSZ, KRL, HTN, AKU, TCG, YIN, KHG, TFU and CGO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TWC to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLQ and KRL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TWC

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Tumxuk Tangwangcheng Airport (TWC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, 9 Air and Tianjin Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

URC to TWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to TWC ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 507 miles (816 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ACF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).