PVG
Shanghai
China
3,313 km
2,059 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
3,313 km
2,059 mi / 1,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG URC
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code PVG URC
ICAO Code ZSPD ZWWW
City Shanghai Urumqi
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 43.910000, 87.470000

Shanghai (PVG) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 3,313 kilometers (2,059 miles / 1,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Shanghai, it's 17:48 in Urumqi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,112 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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