Bayan Nur to Hami flights
Hami lies 1,173 km (729 mi) west of Bayan Nur, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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.
| Bayan Nur | Hami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.8 million | 246,373 |
| Elevation | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | RLK, 36 km out | HMI, 13 km out |
Clocks in Hami are 2 h behind Bayan Nur right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands only 15 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bayan Nur
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.
Arriving in Hami
Hami is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hami Airport (HMI), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hami Airport (regional) | HMI | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,874 ft | 2,703 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hami from Bayan Nur?
1,173 km (729 mi) in a straight line, west of Bayan Nur.
How long does it take to get from Bayan Nur to Hami by air?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bayan Nur and Hami?
Hami is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Bayan Nur to Hami flights?
Typically Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK) to Hami Airport (HMI).
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.