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Flights from Shantou to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Shantou to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Changsha or Chongqing, about 6h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 54m
SWAURCCSX

Shantou to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey6h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Changsha or Chongqing

Best ways to fly from Shantou 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
SWA Changsha (CSX) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Okay Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 54m
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SWA Chongqing (CKG) URC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 55m
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SWA Chengdu (TFU) URC
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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4
SWA Wuhan (WUH) URC
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 01m
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SWA Xian (XIY) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 57m
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SWA Kunming (KMG) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 25m
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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
3,493 km2,169 miles
Journey time
6h 54mestimate
Time difference
NoneUrumqi vs Shantou
Currency in Urumqi
CNY
Airports
SWA → URC

Flights from Shantou to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shantou to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Changsha, Chongqing and Chengdu. 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 Shantou to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,493 km.
Where do you change planes between Shantou and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Changsha (CSX), Chongqing (CKG), Chengdu (TFU) and Wuhan (WUH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Changsha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shantou and Urumqi?
Shantou: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).

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