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Connecting route · China → Australia

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
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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.

1
URC Hong Kong (HKG) SYD
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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2
URC Shanghai (PVG) SYD
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 28m
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3
URC Chengdu (TFU) SYD
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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4
URC Haikou (HAK) SYD
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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URC Chongqing (CKG) SYD
Leg 1: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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URC Guangzhou (CAN) SYD
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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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
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.

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