Connecting route · South Korea → China

Flights from Busan to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Busan to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Nanjing, about 7h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 15m

Busan to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey7h 15mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Nanjing

Best ways to fly from Busan to Urumqi

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

PUS Shanghai (PVG) URC

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 38m

PUS Nanjing (NKG) URC

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 34m

PUS Hangzhou (HGH) URC

Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 48m

PUS Shenyang (SHE) URC

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m

PUS Chengdu (TFU) URC

Leg 1: Air Busan · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines

Same alliance ~8h 04m

PUS Shijiazhuang (SJW) URC

Leg 1: Jeju Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hebei Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~8h 05m

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: 3,643 km2,262 miles
Journey time: 7h 15mestimate
Time difference: -1hUrumqi vs Busan
Currency in Urumqi: CNY
Airports: PUS → URC

Flights from Busan to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Busan to Urumqi?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou. 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 Busan to Urumqi?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,643 km.

Where do you change planes between Busan and Urumqi?

The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Nanjing (NKG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Shenyang (SHE). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Busan and Urumqi?

Busan: Gimhae International Airport (PUS). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).

What is the time difference between Busan and Urumqi?

Urumqi is 1 hour behind Busan.

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