Urumqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA): 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 URC to ALA
- Air AstanaNot in an alliance
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book URC to ALA 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
URC to ALA with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 more, then FlyArystanGS
FS - Via Bishkek (BSZ)China Southern Airlines, then Air Astana
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVFS
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways the whole wayHY
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URC to ALA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from URC to ALA?
Air Astana and China Southern Airlines fly nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Almaty (ALA).
How far is Urumqi from Almaty by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Almaty (ALA) 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 URC to ALA 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 URC to ALA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for URC to ALA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Urumqi and Almaty?
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.