Changji to Krasnoyarsk flights
Krasnoyarsk lies 1,396 km (867 mi) north of Changji, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
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| Changji | Krasnoyarsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Russia |
| Population | 198,776 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 581 m (1,906 ft) | 182 m (597 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+7 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) |
| Nearest large airport | URC, 17 km out | KJA, 32 km out |
Clocks in Krasnoyarsk are 1 h ahead of Changji right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Krasnoyarsk
Crossing from China into Russia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Ruble (RUB); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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 Krasnoyarsk
Krasnoyarsk is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport (KCY, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasnoyarsk International Airport | KJA | 32 km (20 mi) | 12,139 ft | 942 ft |
| Krasnoyarsk Cheremshanka Airport (regional) | KCY | 29 km (18 mi) | 5,905 ft | 833 ft |
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Staying in Krasnoyarsk
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Common questions
How far is Krasnoyarsk from Changji?
1,396 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north of Changji.
How long does it take to get from Changji to Krasnoyarsk by air?
About 2 h 32 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 Krasnoyarsk?
Krasnoyarsk is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Krasnoyarsk against Asia/Urumqi).
Which airports are used for Changji to Krasnoyarsk flights?
Typically Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) to Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA); Krasnoyarsk also has KCY.
What currency do I need in Krasnoyarsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Krasnoyarsk?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Krasnoyarsk, 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.