Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC): China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 273 miles (439 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Korla, Karamay and Yining and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KCA to URC
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- GSTianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KCA 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
KCA to URC with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair the whole wayG5
G5 - Via Karamay (KRY)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEUUQEU
- Via Yining (YIN)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5EU
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- Via Bole (BPL)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreG5
GSUQ - Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair and Chengdu Airlines, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 1 moreG5EU

GS - Via Tacheng (TCG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayEU
GSEU - Via Altay (AAT)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines and Tianjin AirlinesG5
GS - Via Hotan (HTN)Gestair, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 3 moreG5
GSUQ+2 - Via Kashi (KHG)Chengdu Airlines the whole wayG5EU8L
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- Via Shache (QSZ)Chengdu Airlines, then China Southern AirlinesEU

KCA to URC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KCA to URC?
China Southern Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Kuqa (KCA) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Kuqa from Urumqi by plane?
Kuqa (KCA) and Urumqi (URC) are 273 miles (439 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KCA 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 KCA 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 KCA to URC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kuqa and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Korla (KRL), Karamay (KRY), Yining (YIN), Bole (BPL) and Aksu (AKU). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gestair through Korla.
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.