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BoleĀlā'ĕr

Driving from Bole to Ālā'ĕr

Ālā'ĕr lies 488 km (303 mi) south of Bole, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 7 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 596 km (370 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

BoleĀlā'ĕr

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BoleĀlā'ĕr
CountryChinaChina
Population235,585126,259
Elevation509 m (1,670 ft)1,014 m (3,327 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi)

Clocks in Ālā'ĕr are 2 h behind Bole right now, so a 7 h 27 min journey lands only 5 h 27 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Bole to Ālā'ĕr

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Staying in Ālā'ĕr

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Common questions

How far is Ālā'ĕr from Bole?

488 km (303 mi) in a straight line, south of Bole; by road roughly 596 km (370 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bole to Ālā'ĕr by car?

About 7 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bole and Ālā'ĕr?

Ālā'ĕr is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.