URC → AATChina → China

Cheap flights from Urumqi to Altay

267 mi · 45m average nonstop

searchfareson Kayak
Depart
Return
Guests

We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

TripRoute is an affiliate partner — when you book via Kayak we may earn commission at no extra cost to you. See how it works.

Quick answer: Urumqi to Altay at a glance

267 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~24 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Urumqi (URC) to Altay (AAT) cover 267 miles (429 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Urumqi to Altay covers 267 miles (430 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
URC (0 mi)AAT (267 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 267 miles. Direct carriers include CZ and GS.

Fares on Kayak

We don't track historical prices for this route yet. Search live fares on Kayak for today's best price across 100+ airlines and booking sites.

nonstop carriers

Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Urumqi → Altay. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
CZDirect
GSDirect
Baggage on Urumqi → Altay: on this route, CZ typically includes a carry-on, while GS may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
Get a fare-drop alert

Kayak can notify you when URC → AAT fares drop — alerts are free on the same page you search and book.

Track it on Kayak — free price alertsSet alert

TripRoute is an affiliate partner — when you book via Kayak we may earn commission at no extra cost to you. See how it works.

faq

Urumqi to Altay — quick answers

How far is Urumqi from Altay by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Urumqi (URC) to Altay (AAT) is 267 miles (429 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Urumqi to Altay?

The average nonstop flight time from URC to AAT is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Urumqi to Altay?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: CZ, GS. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

more from URC

More flights from Urumqi

computed route data

Route insights: Urumqi → Altay

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~24 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Altay — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 20 of 54 routes from Urumqi
Airline network
CZ: 49 destinations from URC; GS: 15 destinations from URC
Alternative origin airports
KRY (Karamay, 187 mi); AAT (Altay, 222 mi); TCG (Tacheng, 291 mi)
Alternative destination airports
KRY (Karamay, 211 mi); URC (Urumqi, 222 mi); TCG (Tacheng, 256 mi)
Nearby destinations
Karamay, China (211 mi); Urumqi, China (222 mi); Tacheng, China (256 mi)
related pages

Explore this route

Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
View deal
No booking fees

Affiliate link to Kayak — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.