Distance From Makurdi Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, MDI - URC Distance

The distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 5296 miles or 8523 kilometers or 4599 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 Makurdi ( Nigeria ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makurdi and Ürümqi takes around 12 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makurdi Airport, Makurdi, Nigeria to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 12 hours 10 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 • MDI - URC

Kilometers		8523 km
Statute Miles		5296 miles
Nautical Miles		4599 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 10 minutes

Makurdi Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - MDI to URC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Makurdi, Nigeria and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDI - URC

Time difference between Makurdi (Nigeria) and Ürümqi (China) is 5 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 5 Hours ahead of Makurdi.

Location	Local Time
Makurdi (Nigeria)	2026-10-27, 01:24:47 WAT
Ürümqi (China)	2026-10-27, 06:24:47 +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

Makurdi Airport (MDI / DNMK) Makurdi, Nigeria

Destination

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