Ürümqi to Yichang (Xiaoting) (URC–YIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
URC–YIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Grant Aviation and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,601 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 7 | 320 | 4h10 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · YIH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting).
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–YIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to YIH
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation and Hainan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
URC to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to YIH is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,601 miles (2,577 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Yinchuan Hedong and Hohhot Baita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.