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Flights from Urumqi to Yan'an

There are no direct flights from Urumqi to Yan'an. The easiest way is one stop via Lanzhou or Yinchuan, about 5h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 12m
URCENYLHW

Urumqi to Yan'an at a glance

Fastest journey5h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lanzhou or Yinchuan

Best ways to fly from Urumqi to Yan'an

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

1
URC Lanzhou (LHW) ENY
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 12m
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URC Yinchuan (INC) ENY
Leg 1: Loong Air, Okay Airways, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 03m
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3
URC Xian (XIY) ENY
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Express Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 27m
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4
URC Xining (XNN) ENY
Leg 1: Air China, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Travel
Self-transfer likely ~6h 11m
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URC Hohhot (HET) ENY
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Express Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 40m
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URC Zhengzhou (CGO) ENY
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Express Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 10m
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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
2,018 km1,253 miles
Journey time
5h 12mestimate
Time difference
NoneYan'an vs Urumqi
Currency in Yan'an
CNY
Airports
URC → ENY

Flights from Urumqi to Yan'an: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to Yan'an?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lanzhou, Yinchuan and Xian. 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 Yan'an?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,018 km.
Where do you change planes between Urumqi and Yan'an?
The best connecting points are Lanzhou (LHW), Yinchuan (INC), Xian (XIY) and Xining (XNN). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Lanzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Urumqi and Yan'an?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). Yan'an: Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).

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