Almaty (ALA) to Urumqi (URC) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Urumqi (URC): Air Astana and China Southern Airlines. The two airports are 523 miles (842 km) apart. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yining, Bishkek and Shymkent and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ALA to URC
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book ALA 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
ALA to URC with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)FlyArystan, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreFSGS
- Via Bishkek (BSZ)Air Astana, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVFSDV
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways the whole wayHYC6+1HY
ALA to URC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ALA to URC?
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Almaty (ALA) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Almaty from Urumqi by plane?
Almaty (ALA) and Urumqi (URC) are 523 miles (842 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ALA 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 ALA 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 ALA to URC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Almaty and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Yining (YIN), Bishkek (BSZ), Shymkent (CIT) and Tashkent (TAS). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SCAT Airlines through Shymkent.
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.