Beijing to Yan’an flights
Yan’an lies 706 km (439 mi) south-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 1 h 39 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 | Yan’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 475,234 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | ENY, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 716000 |
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 Yan’an
Yan’an is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY), 14 km (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (regional) | ENY | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,843 ft | 0 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yan’an from Beijing?
706 km (439 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Yan’an by air?
About 1 h 39 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 Yan’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Yan’an flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).
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.