Distance From Grand Central Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, GCJ - URC Distance

The distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 6114 miles or 9839 kilometers or 5309 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 Midrand ( South Africa ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Midrand and Ürümqi takes around 14 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Central Airport, Midrand, South Africa to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 14 hours 3 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 • GCJ - URC

Kilometers		9839 km
Statute Miles		6114 miles
Nautical Miles		5309 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 3 minutes

Grand Central Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - GCJ to URC Flight Path

Location of Grand Central Airport & Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Midrand to Ürümqi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Midrand, South Africa and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GCJ - URC

Time difference between Midrand (South Africa) and Ürümqi (China) is 4 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 4 Hours ahead of Midrand.

Location	Local Time
Midrand (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 03:32:21 SAST
Ürümqi (China)	2026-09-12, 07:32:21 +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

Grand Central Airport (GCJ / FAGC) Midrand, South Africa

Destination

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