Distance From Alert Field to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

The distance from Alert Field () to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 7149 miles or 11506 kilometers or 6209 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Big Sandy ( United States ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Sandy and Ürümqi takes around 16 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Field, Big Sandy, United States to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 16 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - URC

Kilometers		11506 km
Statute Miles		7149 miles
Nautical Miles		6209 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 26 minutes

Alert Field to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - to URC Flight Path

Location of Alert Field & Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Big Sandy to Ürümqi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Big Sandy, United States and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - URC

Time difference between Big Sandy (United States) and Ürümqi (China) is 10 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 10 Hours ahead of Big Sandy.

Location	Local Time
Big Sandy (United States)	2026-03-18, 16:53:40 EDT
Ürümqi (China)	2026-03-19, 02:53:40 +06

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alert Field ( / 18TE) Big Sandy, United States

Destination

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC / ZWWW) Ürümqi, China