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

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EU3030
EU Chengdu
909
2:40 PM
+06
3:30 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EU2881
EU Chengdu
909
7:10 PM
+06
7:55 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G54470
G5 China Express
CR9
8:20 PM
+06
9:10 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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G54185
G5 China Express
909
9:45 PM
+06
10:30 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G54469
G5 China Express
CR9
12:10 PM
+06
1:00 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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3U4265
3U Sichuan
CR9
12:10 PM
+06
1:00 PM
+06
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EU3029
EU Chengdu
909
1:05 PM
+06
2:00 PM
+06
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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G54186
G5 China Express
909
8:00 PM
+06
8:55 PM
+06
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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EU2882
EU Chengdu
909
8:35 PM
+06
9:20 PM
+06
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Kuqa
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 176 mi 0h 45m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

YIN–KCA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 176 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 9 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
G5 China Express Airlines 14 909, CR9 0h45-0h50
EU Chengdu Airlines 11 909 0h45-0h50
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – EU, G5
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + G5 (25 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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to KCA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
137
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
Distance from YIN 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 25 7
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 50m
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 flights25 out / 32 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
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: Chengdu Airlines and China Express Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from YIN to KCA. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through QSZ, URC, HTN, KHG, XIY, HMI, CGO, KRY 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. 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 Chengdu Airlines and China Express Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well 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 25 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via QSZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bole (BPL).