Direct (nonstop) flights from Urumqi to Tacheng

3 airlines fly nonstop from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Tacheng Airport (TCG). It's 278 miles (447 km), about 1h 20m in the air. Operated by China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Tianjin Airlines.

URC
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
🇨🇳 Urumqi, China
TCG
Tacheng Airport
🇨🇳 Tacheng, China
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
278 mi
447 km
CO₂/pax
51 kg
−47 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
China Southern Airlines +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Chengdu Airlines Chengdu Airlines Tianjin Airlines Tianjin Airlines

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

China Southern Airlines CZ China Southern Airlines
Route
URC → TCG
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
278 mi
Chengdu Airlines EU Chengdu Airlines
Route
URC → TCG
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
278 mi
Tianjin Airlines GS Tianjin Airlines
Route
URC → TCG
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
278 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Urumqi to Tacheng with one stop · direct emits 51 kg CO₂ per passenger

URC BPL (Bole) TCG
Leg 1: 1h 13m (265 mi) Leg 2: 55m (132 mi) Total: ~2h 8m 🍃 98 kg CO₂ (+92% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → BPL
1h 13m · 265 mi
View URC to BPL flights →
Leg 2
BPL → TCG
55m · 132 mi
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URC YIN (Yining) TCG
Leg 1: 1h 25m (306 mi) Leg 2: 1h (211 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 121 kg CO₂ (+137% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → YIN
1h 25m · 306 mi
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Leg 2
YIN → TCG
1h · 211 mi
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URC AAT (Altay) TCG
Leg 1: 1h 25m (267 mi) Leg 2: 1h (235 mi) Total: ~2h 25m 🍃 117 kg CO₂ (+129% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → AAT
1h 25m · 267 mi
View URC to AAT flights →
Leg 2
AAT → TCG
1h · 235 mi
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URC KCA (Kuqa) TCG
Leg 1: 1h 30m (273 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (342 mi) Total: ~2h 55m 🍃 138 kg CO₂ (+171% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → KCA
1h 30m · 273 mi
View URC to KCA flights →
Leg 2
KCA → TCG
1h 25m · 342 mi
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URC HMI (Hami) TCG
Leg 1: 1h 20m (306 mi) Leg 2: 1h 45m (558 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 185 kg CO₂ (+263% vs. direct)
Leg 1
URC → HMI
1h 20m · 306 mi
View URC to HMI flights →
Leg 2
HMI → TCG
1h 45m · 558 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Urumqi to Tacheng?

A nonstop flight from Urumqi (URC) to Tacheng (TCG) takes approximately 1 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 278 miles (447 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi to Tacheng?

3 airlines: China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Tianjin Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Urumqi to Tacheng?

Yes. 3 airlines: China Southern Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, Tianjin Airlines.

How far is Urumqi from Tacheng?

The flight distance from Urumqi to Tacheng is 278 miles (447 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Urumqi to Tacheng?

At 1h 20m, 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 Tacheng?

Roughly 51 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 255 km.

Is the return flight from Tacheng 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 Tacheng?

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.