Distance From Wharepapa South Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

The distance from Wharepapa South Airport () to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is 7888 miles or 12694 kilometers or 6850 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 ( New Zealand ) to Ürümqi ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Ürümqi takes around 18 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wharepapa South Airport, , New Zealand to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, Ürümqi, China is 18 hours 8 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		12694 km
Statute Miles		7888 miles
Nautical Miles		6850 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 8 minutes

Wharepapa South Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport Flight Route Map - to URC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , New Zealand and Ürümqi, China. .

Nonstop flight route between , New Zealand and Ürümqi, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - URC

Time difference between (New Zealand) and Ürümqi (China) is 7 Hours.
Ürümqi time is 7 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(New Zealand)	2026-02-22, 16:59:33 NZDT
Ürümqi (China)	2026-02-22, 09:59:33 +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

Wharepapa South Airport ( / NZES) , New Zealand

Destination

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