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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Urumqi to Aktobe

There are no direct flights from Urumqi to Aktobe. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Shymkent, about 5h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 39m
URCAKXALA

Urumqi to Aktobe at a glance

Fastest journey5h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Shymkent

Best ways to fly from Urumqi to Aktobe

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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URC Almaty (ALA) AKX
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 39m
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URC Shymkent (CIT) AKX
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 56m
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URC Astana (NQZ) AKX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 34m
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URC Tashkent (TAS) AKX
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Centrum Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 06m
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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
2,397 km1,489 miles
Journey time
5h 39mestimate
Time difference
-3hAktobe vs Urumqi
Currency in Aktobe
USD
Airports
URC → AKX

Flights from Urumqi to Aktobe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Aktobe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Shymkent 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 Urumqi to Aktobe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,397 km.
Where do you change planes between Urumqi and Aktobe?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT), Astana (NQZ) and Tashkent (TAS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Urumqi and Aktobe?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). Aktobe: Aktobe International Airport (AKX).
What is the time difference between Urumqi and Aktobe?
Aktobe is 3 hours behind Urumqi.

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