Distance From Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, BCU - URC Distance

The distance from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 5109 miles or 8221 kilometers or 4436 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 Bauchi ( Nigeria ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bauchi and Ürümqi takes around 11 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, Bauchi, Nigeria to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 11 hours 44 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 • BCU - URC

Kilometers		8221 km
Statute Miles		5109 miles
Nautical Miles		4436 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 44 minutes

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - BCU to URC Flight Path

Location of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport & Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Bauchi, Nigeria and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BCU - URC

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

Location	Local Time
Bauchi (Nigeria)	2026-10-26, 23:22:33 WAT
Ürümqi (China)	2026-10-27, 04:22:33 +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

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport (BCU / DNBC) Bauchi, Nigeria

Destination

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