Altay (AAT) to Urumqi (URC) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Altay (AAT) to Urumqi (URC): China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 268 miles (431 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tacheng, Bole and Yining and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from AAT to URC
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book AAT to URC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
AAT to URC with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tacheng (TCG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEU
GSEU - Via Bole (BPL)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5EU
GSUQ - Via Yining (YIN)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5EU
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- Via Hami (HMI)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines and Hainan AirlinesG5EUGS

- Via Kuqa (KCA)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin AirlinesG5
GS - Via Aksu (AKU)Chengdu Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreEU

GS - Via Alaer (ACF)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEU
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AAT to URC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from AAT to URC?
China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Altay (AAT) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Altay from Urumqi by plane?
Altay (AAT) and Urumqi (URC) are 268 miles (431 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AAT to URC award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does AAT to URC cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for AAT to URC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Altay and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Tacheng (TCG), Bole (BPL), Yining (YIN), Hami (HMI) and Kuqa (KCA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Chengdu Airlines through Tacheng.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.