Urumqi to Shanghai Flights
Flights from Urumqi (URC) to Shanghai (SHA) connect CN and China. The great-circle distance is approximately 3,299 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 5 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include URC and SHA, PVG. The reverse route is Shanghai to Urumqi. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Urumqi, CN
- Destination
- Shanghai, China
- Distance
- 3,299 km
- Typical duration
- about 5 hours
- Origin codes
- URC
- Destination codes
- SHA, PVG
- Primary keyword
- flights from Urumqi to Shanghai
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Route overview
Urumqi to Shanghai is a city-pair air route between CN and China. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are URC and SHA. Related codes: URC → SHA, PVG.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 3,299 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 5 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Urumqi airports and metro codes: URC.
Shanghai airports and metro codes: SHA, PVG.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Shanghai to Urumqi, other destinations from Urumqi, and other origins into Shanghai.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Urumqi to Shanghai?
Direct flights from Urumqi to Shanghai typically take about 5 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Urumqi to Shanghai?
The great-circle distance between Urumqi and Shanghai is approximately 3,299 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Urumqi to Shanghai?
Urumqi is commonly searched with code URC (related: URC). Shanghai is commonly searched with code SHA (related: SHA, PVG).
Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Shanghai?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Shanghai to Urumqi?
The reverse city pair is Shanghai to Urumqi. Distance is the same great-circle measure (3,299 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Urumqi to Shanghai route connect?
This route connects CN (Urumqi) with China (Shanghai).