Chengdu to Hami flights
Hami lies 1,645 km (1,022 mi) north-west of Chengdu, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 52 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.
| Chengdu | Hami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 246,373 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 783 m (2,569 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | HMI, 13 km out |
Clocks in Hami are 2 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 2 h 52 min journey lands only 52 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Hami
Hami is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hami Airport (HMI), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hami Airport (regional) | HMI | 13 km (8 mi) | 7,874 ft | 2,703 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hami from Chengdu?
1,645 km (1,022 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Hami by air?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Hami?
Hami is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Hami flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hami Airport (HMI).
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.