PEK
Beijing
China
2,430 km
1,510 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
2,430 km
1,510 mi / 1,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK URC
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code PEK URC
ICAO Code ZBAA ZWWW
City Beijing Urumqi
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 116 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 43.910000, 87.470000

Beijing (PEK) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 2,430 kilometers (1,510 miles / 1,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 17:28 in Beijing, it's 17:28 in Urumqi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,009 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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