Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Kuqa (YIN–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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176 mi airlines 30/wk
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EU3071
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
7:30 AM
+06
8:20 AM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54470
G5 China Express
CR9
9:40 AM
+06
10:25 AM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2908
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
3:20 PM
+06
4:10 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU3030+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
5:40 PM
+06
6:30 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2881+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
7:00 PM
+06
7:50 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54185
G5 China Express
CR9
7:15 PM
+06
8:00 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2907
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
1:50 PM
+06
2:40 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU3072
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
2:00 PM
+06
2:50 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54469
G5 China Express
CR9
3:05 PM
+06
3:50 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2882+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
8:30 PM
+06
9:20 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54186
G5 China Express
CR9
10:30 PM
+06
11:15 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU3029+1
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
10:55 PM
+06
11:45 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Kuqa
2 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 176 mi 0h 45m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

YIN–KCA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 176 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIN–KCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación 16 909 0h50
G5 China Express Airlines 14 CR9 0h45
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – EU
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + G5 (30 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, YIN to KCA direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to KCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
208
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 Kuqa from Ili (Yining / Ghulja)

Nearby airports with service to Kuqa Qiuci Airport.
Metric YIN→KCA BPL→KCA AKU→KCA
Distance from YIN 81 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 30 7 11
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 50m 0h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of YIN with service to Kuqa Qiuci Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kuqa is 0 hours the same as Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · KCA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 6:00 PM in Kuqa.
Distance & Flight Time
176 mi / 283 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m.

YIN–KCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Kuqa route.
Route details
Distance176 mi / 283 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights30 out / 30 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Destination: KCA
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to KCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Yining Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 176 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from YIN to KCA. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRL, KRY, TCG, HMI, HTN, AAT, URC, KHG, AKU, CGO, QSZ, XIY, LHW and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KCA to YIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BPL and AKU. 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 YIN to KCA

Yining Airport (YIN) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) are connected by nonstop service from Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YIN to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to KCA ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 176 miles (283 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 60 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bole (BPL) and Aksu (Onsu) (AKU).