Changji to Kashgar flights
Kashgar lies 1,065 km (662 mi) south-west of Changji, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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.
| Changji | Kashgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 198,776 | 506,640 |
| Elevation | 581 m (1,906 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | URC, 17 km out | KHG, 9 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Changji
Changji is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kashgar
Kashgar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG), 9 km (6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashgar Laining International Airport | KHG | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 4,529 ft |
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Staying in Kashgar
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 163 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kashgar from Changji?
1,065 km (662 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Changji.
How long does it take to get from Changji to Kashgar by air?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Changji and Kashgar?
No, both are on Asia/Urumqi at the moment.
Which airports are used for Changji to Kashgar flights?
Typically Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG).
Where can I stay in Kashgar?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar, 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 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.