Distance From River Kwai Airfield to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

The distance from River Kwai Airfield () to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 2179 miles or 3506 kilometers or 1892 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 Kanchanaburi ( Thailand ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kanchanaburi and Ürümqi takes around 5 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from River Kwai Airfield, Kanchanaburi, Thailand to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 5 hours 0 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		3506 km
Statute Miles		2179 miles
Nautical Miles		1892 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 0 minutes

River Kwai Airfield to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - to URC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kanchanaburi, Thailand and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - URC

Time difference between Kanchanaburi (Thailand) and Ürümqi (China) is 1 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 1 Hours behind Kanchanaburi.

Location	Local Time
Kanchanaburi (Thailand)	2026-02-13, 16:23:09 +07
Ürümqi (China)	2026-02-13, 15:23:09 +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

River Kwai Airfield ( / ) Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Destination

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