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Flights from Urumqi to Male

There are no direct flights from Urumqi to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Kunming, about 9h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 00m
URCMLEALA

Urumqi to Male at a glance

Fastest journey9h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Urumqi to Male

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
URC Almaty (ALA) MLE
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana
One airline, one ticket ~9h 00m
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URC Kunming (KMG) MLE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 32m
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URC Tashkent (TAS) MLE
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Centrum Air
Self-transfer likely ~10h 35m
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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
4,621 km2,870 miles
Journey time
9h 00mestimate
Time difference
-3hMale vs Urumqi
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
URC → MLE

Flights from Urumqi to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Kunming and Tashkent. 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 Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,621 km.
Where do you change planes between Urumqi and Male?
The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Kunming (KMG) and Tashkent (TAS). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Urumqi and Male?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Urumqi and Male?
Male is 3 hours behind Urumqi.

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