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Flights from Urumqi to Samarkand
There are no direct flights from Urumqi to Samarkand. The easiest way is one stop via Tashkent or Astana, about 4h 44m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 44m
Urumqi to Samarkand at a glance
Fastest journey4h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tashkent or Astana
Best ways to fly from Urumqi to Samarkand
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 Tashkent (TAS) SKD
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways · Leg 2: Centrum Air, Qanot Sharq, Silk Avia
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
- 1,770 km1,099 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 44mestimate
- Time difference
- -3hSamarkand vs Urumqi
- Currency in Samarkand
- USD
- Airports
- URC → SKD
Flights from Urumqi to Samarkand: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Samarkand?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tashkent 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 Samarkand?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,770 km.
Where do you change planes between Urumqi and Samarkand?
The best connecting points are Tashkent (TAS) and Astana (NQZ). Air China flies both legs via Tashkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Urumqi and Samarkand?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). Samarkand: Samarkand International Airport (SKD).
What is the time difference between Urumqi and Samarkand?
Samarkand is 3 hours behind Urumqi.
