Airport Comparison
Guangzhou (CAN) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 3,279 kilometers (2,037 miles / 1,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 12:58 in Guangzhou, it's 12:58 in Urumqi.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,075 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.
The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.