Driving from Aqsu to Jiuquan
Jiuquan lies 1,548 km (962 mi) east of Aqsu, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 1,889 km (1,174 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Aqsu | Jiuquan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 535,657 | 428,346 |
| Elevation | 1,119 m (3,671 ft) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Clocks in Jiuquan are 2 h ahead of Aqsu right now, so a 23 h 37 min journey lands 25 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Aqsu to Jiuquan
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Staying in Jiuquan
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jiuquan
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Common questions
How far is Jiuquan from Aqsu?
1,548 km (962 mi) in a straight line, east of Aqsu; by road roughly 1,889 km (1,174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aqsu to Jiuquan by car?
About 23 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aqsu and Jiuquan?
Jiuquan is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Jiuquan?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.