International direct flight between Urumqi and Astana, capital of Kazakhstan is scheduled to launch three times a week from 27 August by China Southern Airline.
Flight CZ6013 from Urumqi to Astana takes off at 08:20, and arrives at 08:50; while flight CZ6014 from Astana to Urumqi takes off at 10:10, and arrives at 14:05.
Located in the geographical centre of the mainland of Asia, Urumqi borders Turpan Basin to the east and Tianshan Mountains to the north. Generally speaking, it is the bridge tower of the center mainland in Asia.
