Urumqi (URC) to Aktau (SCO) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Aktau (SCO): FlyArystan. The two airports are 1,797 miles (2,892 km) apart. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Almaty, Shymkent and Astana and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from URC to SCO
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URC to SCO with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole way

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FS - Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVFS
- Via Astana (NQZ)FlyArystan the whole way
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FS - Via Baku (GYD)China Southern Airlines, then Azerbaijan Airlines and FlyArystan
J2FS - Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then SCAT Airlines

DV - Via Yerevan (EVN)China Southern Airlines, then SCAT Airlines and FlyArystan
DVFS - Via Moscow (SVO)China Southern Airlines and Air China, then Aeroflot



- Via Dubai (DXB)China Southern Airlines, then FlyArystan
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URC to SCO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from URC to SCO?
FlyArystan flies nonstop from Urumqi (URC) to Aktau (SCO).
How far is Urumqi from Aktau by plane?
Urumqi (URC) and Aktau (SCO) are 1,797 miles (2,892 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does URC to SCO 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 SCO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Urumqi and Aktau?
The most direct connections are through Almaty (ALA), Shymkent (CIT), Astana (NQZ), Baku (GYD) and Tbilisi (TBS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Astana through Almaty.
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.