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Flights from Urumqi to Sydney
There are no direct flights from Urumqi to Sydney. 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
Urumqi to Sydney at a glance
Fastest journey15h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Urumqi to Sydney
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 Hong Kong (HKG) SYD
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
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URC Shanghai (PVG) SYD
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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URC Chengdu (TFU) SYD
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
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URC Haikou (HAK) SYD
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
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URC Chongqing (CKG) SYD
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines
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URC Guangzhou (CAN) SYD
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern 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
- +3hSydney vs Urumqi
- Currency in Sydney
- AUD
- Airports
- URC → SYD
Flights from Urumqi to Sydney: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Sydney?
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 Urumqi to Sydney?
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 Urumqi and Sydney?
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 Urumqi and Sydney?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Urumqi and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Urumqi.



