3U1978 Flight Status Sichuan Airlines: Shanghai to Urumqi (CSC1978)

Sichuan Airlines 3U 1978

En-Route, Arriving in 2h53'

SHA Shanghai

Scheduled
17:30
Actual
17:48

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 61

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

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URC Urumqi

Scheduled
23:15
Estimated
22:51

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)

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Departed 2h 09m ago · lands in 2h 53m 43%

SHA 17:48 URC 22:51

1,394 km (866 mi) flown · 1,878 km (1,167 mi) to go

Route map SHA to URC Map of the great-circle route from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, China to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport, China, 3272 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. CHINA SHA URC Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 3272 km / 2033 miles · Scheduled Duration: 05:45 · Typical Duration: 05:05

3U 1978 Flight Status & Schedule Sichuan Airlines Shanghai to Urumqi

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 SHA URC 17:48 22:51 En-Route Track >
Nov 08 SHA URC 17:59 22:55 Landed Track >
Nov 07 SHA URC 17:47 22:49 Landed Track >
Nov 06 SHA URC 17:50 22:53 Landed Track >
Nov 05 SHA URC 17:43 22:46 Landed Track >
Nov 04 SHA URC 17:38 22:46 Landed Track >
Nov 03 SHA URC 17:53 22:59 Landed Track >
Nov 02 SHA URC 18:07 23:20 Landed Track >
Nov 01 SHA URC 17:58 23:08 Landed Track >

Sichuan Airlines' Shanghai–Urumqi flight covers 3,272 km (2,033 mi) and runs daily. With 5 h 45 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 5 h 5 min, it often makes up time. Today it left at 17:48, 18 minutes late, and is due in Urumqi at 22:51, 24 minutes early.

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About 3U 1978

Route
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport SHA to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport URC
Distance
3,272 km (2,033 mi)
Typical flight time
5 h 5 min
Flies
Daily
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

3U 1978 FAQ

How long is the 3U1978 flight?
The timetable allows 5 h 45 min. Shanghai to Urumqi is 3,272 km (2,033 mi).
How often is 3U1978 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does 3U1978 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does 3U1978 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does 3U1978 have?
Also listed as CSC1978 (Sichuan Airlines' ICAO code) and 3U 1978.

3U1978 and Shanghai SHA to Urumqi URC Flights

Flight 3U1978 is a code-share Sichuan Airlines flight of the China Southern Airlines operated CZ6982.

Other flights departing from Shanghai SHA: CA1518, CZ3558, HO1851, MU9199

Other flights arriving at Urumqi URC: CZ6982, CZ6890

All flights connecting Shanghai SHA to Urumqi URC.