URC
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
Urumqi · ChinaICAO ZWWW
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) is an airport serving Urumqi, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 43° 54' 25.6" N, 87° 28' 27.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,125 feet (648 meters) above sea level. With 54 direct destinations served by 26 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
54
Airlines
26
Elevation ft
2,125/ 648m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
URC
ICAO Code
ZWWW
City
Urumqi
Country
China
Elevation
2,125 ft
Local Time
12:25 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.9071°
Longitude:87.4742°
Popular Routes from URC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CGO | Zhengzhou, China | 1,547 mi | 3h 36m | medium-haul | 388 kg | View |
| KHG | Kashi, China | 664 mi | 1h 45m | short-haul | 272 kg | View |
| XIY | Xi'an, China | 1,310 mi | 3h 9m | medium-haul | 329 kg | View |
| LHW | Lanzhou, China | 992 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 249 kg | View |
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 1,438 mi | 3h 23m | medium-haul | 361 kg | View |
| HTN | Hotan, China | 620 mi | 1h 40m | short-haul | 254 kg | View |
| SHA | Shanghai, China | 2,037 mi | 4h 31m | medium-haul | 511 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 1,287 mi | 3h 6m | medium-haul | 323 kg | View |
| KRL | Korla, China | 167 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 1,514 mi | 3h 32m | medium-haul | 380 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at URC
26 active airlines serving Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Astana
KCKazakhstan
Air China
CAChina
Air Florida
QHUnited States
Air Foyle
GSUnited Kingdom
Cargo Plus Aviation
8LUnited Arab Emirates
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China SSS
9CChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Comores Airlines
KRComoros
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Japan Air System
JDJapan
Juneyao Airlines
HOChina
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Potomac Air
BKUnited States
S7 Airlines
S7Russia
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SZAustria
Shandong Airlines
SCChina
Shanghai Airlines
FMChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Tajik Air
7JTajikistan
Uzbekistan Airways
HYUzbekistan
West Air China
PNChina
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korla Airport | KRL | Korla | China | 269 km |
| Karamay Airport | KRY | Karamay | China | 265 km |
| Altay Air Base | AAT | Altay | China | 430 km |
| Xinyuan Nalati Airport | NLT | Xinyuan | China | 334 km |
| Kuqa Airport | KCA | Kuqa | China | 450 km |
| Tacheng Airport | TCG | Tacheng | China | 447 km |
| Khovd Airport | HVD | Khovd | Mongolia | 553 km |
Other Airports in China
Aksu Airport
AKUAksu
Altay Air Base
AATAltay
Anqing Tianzhushan Airport
AQGAnqing
Anshan Air Base
AOGAnshan
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport
AVAAnshun
Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
YIEArxan
Baise Youjiang Airport
AEBBaise
Changbaishan Airport
NBSBaishan
Qamdo Bangda Airport
BPXBangda
Baoshan Yunduan Airport
BSDBaoshan
Baotou Airport
BAVBaotou
Bayannur Tianjitai Airport
RLKBayannur
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 54' 25.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 87° 28' 27.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.907101
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 87.474197
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:25 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,125 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 648 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport?
The IATA code for Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is URC, and its ICAO code is ZWWW. The airport is located in Urumqi, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from URC?
There are 54 direct destinations available from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China.
What airlines fly from URC?
There are 26 airlines operating from URC, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Astana, Air China, Air Florida, Air Foyle, and more.
What timezone is Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport in?
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport?
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,125 feet (648 meters) above sea level.
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