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Flights from London to Urumqi
There are no direct flights from London to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Almaty, about 10h 58m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 35m
London to Urumqi at a glance
Fastest journey10h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Almaty
Best ways to fly from London 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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LON Tashkent (TAS) URC
Leg 1: Qanot Sharq, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
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LON Frankfurt (FRA) URC
Leg 1: British Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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LON Istanbul (IST) URC
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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
- 6,223 km3,864 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hUrumqi vs London
- Currency in Urumqi
- CNY
- Airports
- LGW, LHR, STN → URC
Flights from London to Urumqi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from London to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Almaty and Frankfurt. 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 London to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,223 km.
Where do you change planes between London and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Almaty (ALA), Frankfurt (FRA) and Tbilisi (TBS). Qanot Sharq flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve London and Urumqi?
London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between London and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 8 hours ahead of London.





