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China · Inner Mongolia

Bayan Nur: how to get there and around

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Bayan Nur is a city of 1.8 million people in China (Inner Mongolia), 1,041 m (3,415 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay.

Key facts

Population1.8 million
Elevation1,041 m (3,415 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Coordinates40.741, 107.386
Bayan Nur

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Daylight in Bayan Nur runs from about 9 h 18 min a day in late December to 15 h 9 min in late June (computed for 40.74° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Bayan Nur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Where to stay

Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Bayan Nur. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).

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Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Common questions

Which airport serves Bayan Nur?

Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre.

How big is Bayan Nur?

About 1.8 million people live in Bayan Nur (GeoNames).

What time zone is Bayan Nur in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Bayan Nur?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.

How many hotels are there in Bayan Nur?

Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Bayan Nur, bookable on this site.

Which cities are near Bayan Nur?

Wuzhong (323 km), Hohhot (359 km), Yinchuan (270 km), Baotou (207 km), Ordos (239 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.