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Flights from Yan'an to Urumqi

There are no direct flights from Yan'an to Urumqi. 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
ENYURCLHW

Yan'an to Urumqi at a glance

Fastest journey5h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lanzhou or Yinchuan

Best ways to fly from Yan'an to Urumqi

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

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

Flights from Yan'an to Urumqi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yan'an to Urumqi?
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 Yan'an to Urumqi?
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 Yan'an and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Lanzhou (LHW), Yinchuan (INC), Xian (XIY) and Xining (XNN). Tianjin Airlines flies both legs via Lanzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yan'an and Urumqi?
Yan'an: Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).

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