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Connecting route · United Kingdom → China

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
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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
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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LON Almaty (ALA) URC
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 35m
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LON Frankfurt (FRA) URC
Leg 1: British Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 30m
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LON Tbilisi (TBS) URC
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 16m
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LON Istanbul (IST) URC
Leg 1: British Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 32m
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LON Baku (GYD) URC
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~12h 20m
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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
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.

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