Beijing to Yichang flights
Yichang lies 1,122 km (697 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 2 h 11 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 | Yichang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YIH, 26 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 443000 |
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 Yichang
Yichang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yichang Sanxia Airport (regional) | YIH | 26 km (16 mi) | 10,499 ft | 673 ft |
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Staying in Yichang
Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Yichang. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (14), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 193 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yichang from Beijing?
1,122 km (697 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Yichang by air?
About 2 h 11 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 Yichang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Yichang flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).
Where can I stay in Yichang?
Our booking partner lists 37 places to stay in Yichang, bookable on this site.
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.