Astana (NQZ) to Urumqi (URC) flights
An economy award from Astana (NQZ) to Urumqi (URC) starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Urumqi (URC): China Southern Airlines and FlyArystan. The two airports are 892 miles (1,436 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Yining, Almaty and Bishkek and more.
How many miles NQZ to URC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn China Southern Airlines | 25,000 | $15–60 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn China Southern Airlines | 40,000 | $55–260 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NQZ to URC
- China Southern AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- FSFlyArystanNot in an alliance
Book NQZ to URC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Southern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Southern Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks China Southern Airlines
NQZ to URC with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Yining (YIN)FlyArystan, then China Southern Airlines, Tianjin Airlines and 1 moreFSGS
- Via Almaty (ALA)Air Astana the whole wayDV
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- Via Bishkek (BSZ)Qazaq Air, then China Southern AirlinesIQ
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVFSDV
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways the whole wayHYFS+1HY
NQZ to URC: common questions
How many miles does NQZ to URC cost?
In economy it starts at 25,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on China Southern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NQZ to URC?
China Southern Airlines and FlyArystan fly nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Urumqi (URC).
How far is Astana from Urumqi by plane?
Astana (NQZ) and Urumqi (URC) are 892 miles (1,436 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NQZ to URC award flights?
3 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Astana and Urumqi?
The most direct connections are through Yining (YIN), Almaty (ALA), Bishkek (BSZ), Shymkent (CIT) and Tashkent (TAS). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Astana through Almaty.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.