Distance From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, SBA - URC Distance

The distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 6758 miles or 10876 kilometers or 5869 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 Santa Barbara ( United States ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Barbara and Ürümqi takes around 15 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara, United States to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 15 hours 32 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 • SBA - URC

Kilometers		10876 km
Statute Miles		6758 miles
Nautical Miles		5869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 32 minutes

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - SBA to URC Flight Path

Location of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport & Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Santa Barbara, United States and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBA - URC

Time difference between Santa Barbara (United States) and Ürümqi (China) is 14 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 14 Hours ahead of Santa Barbara.

Location	Local Time
Santa Barbara (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:56:47 PST
Ürümqi (China)	2025-12-17, 13:56:47 +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

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA / KSBA) Santa Barbara, United States

Destination

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