Loading map...
KRY → URC
Which side of the plane to sit from Karamay Airport (Karamay) to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (Urumqi)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular and continuous view of the Tianshan Mountain range's northern slopes and snow-capped peaks as you descend toward Urumqi.
Search flights from KRY to URC
Tianshan Mountains
A majestic view of the 'Celestial Mountains,' with snow-covered peaks visible for the majority of the flight duration.
Karamay Urban Landscape
Get a clear view of the modern city layout of Karamay and its unique architecture as the plane climbs.
Manas River Oasis
Observe the stark transition from desert to lush green agricultural strips fed by mountain snowmelt near the city of Manas.
Bogda Peak
On the final approach into Urumqi, look ahead and right for the iconic snow-capped Bogda Peak, the highest in the eastern Tianshan.
The right side is significantly more scenic due to the mountain views. For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the northern faces of the Tianshan range. During winter months, the contrast between the white peaks and the dark basin floor is particularly striking.
Book Hotels in Urumqi
Karamay Oil Fields
Immediately after takeoff, see the dense grid of pumpjacks and extraction infrastructure that defines this oil hub.
Gurbantünggüt Desert
Vast stretches of fixed and semi-fixed sand dunes of China's second-largest desert stretching toward the horizon.
Salt Lake Basins
View white, reflective patches of dried salt crusts and seasonal alkaline lakes scattered across the arid basin floor.
This side is best for observing the sheer scale of the Junggar Basin's desert landscape. Use polarizing sunglasses to reduce the glare from the highly reflective salt pans and desert sands. Early morning flights offer the best contrast for seeing the texture of the sand dunes.
Get eSIMs for China
Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 264 km (164 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: KRY (45.46655, 84.9527)
Arrival: URC (43.90710067749024, 87.47419738769531)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.