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Connecting route · Uzbekistan → China

Flights from Samarkand to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Samarkand to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Astana, about 4h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 44m
SKDURCTAS

Samarkand to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey4h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Astana

Best ways to fly from Samarkand to Urumqi

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

1
SKD Tashkent (TAS) URC
Leg 1: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Silk Avia · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
One airline, one ticket ~4h 44m
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SKD Astana (NQZ) URC
Leg 1: Qazaq Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 56m
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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
1,770 km1,099 miles
Journey time
4h 44mestimate
Time difference
+3hUrumqi vs Samarkand
Currency in Urumqi
CNY
Airports
SKD → URC

Flights from Samarkand to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Samarkand to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent 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 Samarkand to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,770 km.
Where do you change planes between Samarkand and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS) and Astana (NQZ). Centrum Air flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Samarkand and Urumqi?
Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Samarkand and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 3 hours ahead of Samarkand.

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