Direct (nonstop) flights from Urumqi to Aksu

4 airlines fly nonstop from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Aksu Airport (AKU). It's 409 miles (658 km), about 1h 40m in the air. Operated by Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and others.

URC
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
🇨🇳 Urumqi, China
AKU
Aksu Airport
🇨🇳 Aksu, China
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
409 mi
658 km
CO₂/pax
76 kg
−25 kg vs. layover
Airlines
4
Air China +3
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Air China Air China China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Air China CA Air China
Route
URC → AKU
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
409 mi
China Southern Airlines CZ China Southern Airlines
Route
URC → AKU
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
409 mi
Tianjin Airlines GS Tianjin Airlines
Route
URC → AKU
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
409 mi
Shandong Airlines SC Shandong Airlines
Route
URC → AKU
Flight Time
1h 40m
Distance
409 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Urumqi to Aksu with one stop · direct emits 76 kg CO₂ per passenger

URC KCA (Kuqa) AKU
Leg 1: 1h 30m (273 mi) Leg 2: 40m (143 mi) Total: ~2h 10m 🍃 101 kg CO₂ (+33% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → KCA
1h 30m · 273 mi
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Leg 2
KCA → AKU
40m · 143 mi
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URC KRL (Korla) AKU
Leg 1: 1h 10m (171 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (304 mi) Total: ~2h 15m 🍃 113 kg CO₂ (+49% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → KRL
1h 10m · 171 mi
View URC to KRL flights →
Leg 2
KRL → AKU
1h 5m · 304 mi
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URC ACF (Alaer) AKU
Leg 1: 1h 35m (398 mi) Leg 2: 40m (76 mi) Total: ~2h 15m 🍃 113 kg CO₂ (+49% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → ACF
1h 35m · 398 mi
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Leg 2
ACF → AKU
40m · 76 mi
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URC BPL (Bole) AKU
Leg 1: 1h 13m (265 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (270 mi) Total: ~2h 18m 🍃 124 kg CO₂ (+63% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → BPL
1h 13m · 265 mi
View URC to BPL flights →
Leg 2
BPL → AKU
1h 5m · 270 mi
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URC YIN (Yining) AKU
Leg 1: 1h 25m (306 mi) Leg 2: 55m (193 mi) Total: ~2h 20m 🍃 118 kg CO₂ (+55% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → YIN
1h 25m · 306 mi
View URC to YIN flights →
Leg 2
YIN → AKU
55m · 193 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Urumqi to Aksu?

A nonstop flight from Urumqi (URC) to Aksu (AKU) takes approximately 1 hours and 40 minutes. The distance is 409 miles (658 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi to Aksu?

4 airlines: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Urumqi to Aksu?

Yes. 4 airlines: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

How far is Urumqi from Aksu?

The flight distance from Urumqi to Aksu is 409 miles (658 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Urumqi to Aksu?

At 1h 40m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Urumqi to Aksu?

Roughly 76 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 380 km.

Is the return flight from Aksu to Urumqi also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Urumqi to Aksu?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.