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Flights from Sydney to Urumqi
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Shanghai, about 16h 00m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 59m
Sydney to Urumqi at a glance
Fastest journey15h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Sydney 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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SYD Hong Kong (HKG) URC
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
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SYD Shanghai (PVG) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SYD Chengdu (TFU) URC
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SYD Haikou (HAK) URC
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
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SYD Chongqing (CKG) URC
Leg 1: Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines
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SYD Guangzhou (CAN) URC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern 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
- 10,770 km6,688 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 59mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hUrumqi vs Sydney
- Currency in Urumqi
- CNY
- Airports
- SYD → URC
Flights from Sydney to Urumqi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Shanghai 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 Sydney to Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,770 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Shanghai (PVG), Chengdu (TFU) and Haikou (HAK). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Urumqi?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 3 hours behind Sydney.
