Ürümqi to Zhongwei (Shapotou) (URC–ZHY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PN6498
PN West
320
12:50 PM
+06
3:40 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PN6497
PN West
320
9:00 AM
CST
11:50 AM
+06
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ürümqi to Zhongwei (Shapotou)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,021 mi 2h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 10 1-stop hubs

URC–ZHY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. West Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,021 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop URC–ZHY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PN West Air 4 320 2h50
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – PN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PN (4 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 ZHY direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for URC to ZHY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
402
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
+2h
Zhongwei (Shapotou) is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
URC: +06 · ZHY: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 PM in Zhongwei (Shapotou).
Distance & Flight Time
1,021 mi / 1,643 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
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–ZHY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ürümqi to Zhongwei (Shapotou) route.
Route details
Distance1,021 mi / 1,643 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: URC
IATA / ICAOURC / ZWWW
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr21.5M
Elevation2,125 ft / 648 m
Destination: ZHY
IATA / ICAOZHY / ZLZW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation4,088 ft / 1,246 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about URC to ZHY flights.
Nonstop flights from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,021 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: West Air.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from URC to ZHY. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CTU, TFU, KHG, PEK, CKG, HGH, CGO, XIY, KMG and XNN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zhongwei (Shapotou) is 2 hours ahead of Ürümqi.
Yes, return flights from ZHY to URC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from URC to ZHY

Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) are connected by nonstop service from West Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

URC to ZHY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from URC to ZHY ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,021 miles (1,643 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CTU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.