Distance From Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Almaty International Airport, URC - ALA Distance

The distance from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) is 523 miles or 842 kilometers or 454 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 Ürümqi ( China ) to Almaty ( Kazakhstan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ürümqi and Almaty takes around 1 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan is 1 hours 12 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 - ALA

Kilometers		842 km
Statute Miles		523 miles
Nautical Miles		454 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 12 minutes

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Almaty International Airport Flight Route Map - URC to ALA Flight Path

Location of Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport & Almaty International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Ürümqi, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • URC - ALA

Time difference between Ürümqi (China) and Almaty (Kazakhstan) is 1 Hours.
Almaty time is 1 Hours behind Ürümqi.

Location	Local Time
Ürümqi (China)	2026-08-20, 16:54:38 +06
Almaty (Kazakhstan)	2026-08-20, 15:54:38 +05

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

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

Destination

Almaty International Airport (ALA / UAAA) Almaty, Kazakhstan