Changchun to Baotou flights
Baotou lies 1,321 km (821 mi) west of Changchun, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Changchun | Baotou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 5.7 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | 1,064 m (3,491 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CGQ, 32 km out | BAV, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 130000 | 014000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Changchun
Changchun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Baotou
Baotou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baotou Donghe International Airport | BAV | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,186 ft | 3,321 ft |
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Staying in Baotou
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Baotou. Of the 18 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 41 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Baotou from Changchun?
1,321 km (821 mi) in a straight line, west of Changchun.
How long does it take to get from Changchun to Baotou by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Changchun and Baotou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Changchun to Baotou flights?
Typically Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) to Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV).
Where can I stay in Baotou?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Baotou, 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.