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Flights from Seoul to Urumqi
There are no direct flights from Seoul to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Tianjin, about 6h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 41m
Seoul to Urumqi at a glance
Fastest journey6h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Tianjin
Best ways to fly from Seoul 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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SEL Beijing (PKX) URC
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SEL Tianjin (TSN) URC
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
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SEL Qingdao (TAO) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
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SEL Xian (XIY) URC
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SEL Shijiazhuang (SJW) URC
Leg 1: Jeju Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hebei Airlines
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SEL Zhengzhou (CGO) URC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Eastar Jet, Korean Air · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan 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
- 3,357 km2,085 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 41mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hUrumqi vs Seoul
- Currency in Urumqi
- CNY
- Airports
- ICN, GMP → URC
Flights from Seoul to Urumqi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seoul to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Tianjin and Qingdao. 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 Seoul to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,357 km.
Where do you change planes between Seoul and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN), Qingdao (TAO) and Xian (XIY). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Urumqi?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 1 hour behind Seoul.





