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Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC)
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is an international airport serving Ürümqi (Xinjiang Autonomous Region), China. Its IATA code is URC and its ICAO code is ZWWW. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,600 m long.
- IATAURC
- ICAOZWWW
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- URC
- ICAO code
- ZWWW
- City
- Ürümqi
- Region / province
- Xinjiang Autonomous Region
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.9136° N, 87.4794° E
- Elevation
- 648 m (2,125 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Urumqi (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,600 m (11,811 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,600 m11,811 ft | Asphalt |
| 08R/26L | 3,600 m11,811 ft | Concrete |
| 08L/26R | 3,200 m10,498 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
3,663 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 5 min
Hanoi (HAN)
3,037 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
4,115 km
Direct flight: ≈ 5 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 126.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Ürümqi through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in China
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ili Yining International Airport | YIN | 492 km |
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | DNH | 735 km |
| Jiayuguan International Airport | JGN | 1,005 km |
| Kashgar Laining International Airport | KHG | 1,067 km |
| Xining Caojiabao International Airport | XNN | 1,481 km |
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | LHW | 1,594 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
The IATA code of Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is URC and its ICAO code is ZWWW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport located?
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is in Ürümqi, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, at coordinates 43.9136° N, 87.4794° E and an elevation of 648 m (2,125 ft).
How far is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 4,115 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 3,037 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 3,663 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 5 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
The longest runway at Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport is 3,600 m (11,811 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.