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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Aktobe to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Aktobe to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 5h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 39m
AKXURCALA

Aktobe to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey5h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Aktobe to Urumqi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKX Almaty (ALA) URC
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 39m
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AKX Shymkent (CIT) URC
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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AKX Astana (NQZ) URC
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 34m
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AKX Tashkent (TAS) URC
Leg 1: Centrum Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
Self-transfer likely ~7h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,397 km1,489 miles
Journey time
5h 39mestimate
Time difference
+3hUrumqi vs Aktobe
Currency in Urumqi
CNY
Airports
AKX → URC

Flights from Aktobe to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Aktobe to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shymkent and Astana. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Aktobe to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,397 km.
Where do you change planes between Aktobe and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT), Astana (NQZ) and Tashkent (TAS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Aktobe and Urumqi?
Aktobe: Aktobe International Airport (AKX). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Aktobe and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 3 hours ahead of Aktobe.

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