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Flights from Sharjah to Urumqi
There are no direct flights from Sharjah to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Almaty, about 8h 07m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 03m
Sharjah to Urumqi at a glance
Fastest journey8h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Almaty
Best ways to fly from Sharjah 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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SHJ Tashkent (TAS) URC
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways
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
- 3,557 km2,209 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hUrumqi vs Sharjah
- Currency in Urumqi
- CNY
- Airports
- SHJ → URC
Flights from Sharjah to Urumqi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sharjah to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent, Almaty and Bishkek. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Sharjah to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,557 km.
Where do you change planes between Sharjah and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS), Almaty (ALA), Bishkek (BSZ) and Tehran (IKA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sharjah and Urumqi?
Sharjah: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Sharjah and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 4 hours ahead of Sharjah.




