Beijing to Jiayuguan flights
Jiayuguan lies 1,543 km (959 mi) west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 44 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Jiayuguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 231,853 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | JGN, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 735100 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Jiayuguan
Jiayuguan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiayuguan International Airport | JGN | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,112 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jiayuguan from Beijing?
1,543 km (959 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Jiayuguan by air?
About 2 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Jiayuguan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Jiayuguan flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN).
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 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.