Wanzhou to Ürümqi (WXN–URC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WXN–URC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Grant Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 1,457 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS Grant Aviation | 4 | 320 | 3h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ürümqi from Wanzhou
| Metric | WXN→URC | DZH→URC | CKG→URC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WXN | – | 62 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 4 | 78 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 3h 55m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
WXN: CST · URC: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Wanzhou, it's 4:00 PM in Ürümqi.
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.
WXN–URC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WXN to URC
Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN) and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) are connected by nonstop service from Grant Aviation. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
WXN to URC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WXN to URC is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,457 miles (2,345 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Nanjing Lukou and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dazhou (Dachuan) (DZH), Chongqing (CKG) and Hanzhong (Chenggu) (HZG).