Wuhan (Huangpi) to Ürümqi (WUH–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
WUH–URC is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,715 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: 3U | 44 | 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 4h10-6h18 | – | SkyTeam | 3U |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 333, 789 | 4h25-5h47 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 11 | 738 | 4h30-4h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 4h55 | – | – | 3U |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Wuhan (Huangpi)
| Metric | WUH→URC | XFN→URC | YIH→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WUH | – | 148 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 97 | 4 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 4h | 4h 15m |
Travel Essentials
WUH: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi), it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
Wuhan Metro Line 2 extends to the airport terminal, connecting Wuhan Railway Station (high-speed rail) and the city centre to the airport in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. The metro operates from around 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from the main railway stations for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis from central Wuhan cost CNY 80–140 depending on origin (the city is large and spread across both sides of the Yangtze). Driving via G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with airport spur takes 30–50 minutes in normal traffic.
Airport shuttle buses depart from outside arrivals to the city centre for CNY 20–30 and take 30–40 minutes. Taxis and DiDi queue outside the terminal; fares to downtown are CNY 40–70. The terminal has a taxi dispatch system; queue at the designated stand rather than accepting offers from touts.Ürümqi is a domestic hub for flights across Xinjiang; connections to Kashgar (KHG), Hotan (HTN), and other regional cities are frequent. Rental cars are available, but international driving permits may be required; verify current regulations before booking.
Semi-arid continental climate with extreme seasonal variation. Winters (November–March) are severe and prolonged at −15 to −5°C with heavy snowfall, ice, and persistent cold that regularly causes de-icing delays and ground stops. Ürümqi is one of the most continentally extreme climates of any major airport in the world.
Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 28–36°C with low humidity and excellent visibility. Spring sandstorms can reduce airport visibility significantly. Autumn is brief. Pack serious cold-weather gear for winter travel. Temperatures occasionally drop below −25°C.
WUH–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WUH to URC
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Urumqi Air. With 97 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WUH to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WUH to URC is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,715 miles (2,759 km). There are approximately 97 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xining Caojiabao, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN), Yichang (Xiaoting) (YIH) and Nanchang (KHN).