Chiang Mai to Zunyi flights
Zunyi lies 1,277 km (794 mi) north-east of Chiang Mai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Chiang Mai | Zunyi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | China |
| Population | 127,240 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 313 m (1,027 ft) | 867 m (2,844 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CNX, 4 km out | ZYI, 36 km out |
Clocks in Zunyi are 1 h ahead of Chiang Mai right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zunyi
Crossing from Thailand into China: money changes from the Baht to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lampang Airport (LPT, 80 km).
Arriving in Zunyi
Zunyi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Zunyi Maotai Airport (WMT, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (regional) | ZYI | 36 km (22 mi) | 9,186 ft | 2,723 ft |
| Zunyi Maotai Airport (regional) | WMT | 56 km (35 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4,068 ft |
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Staying in Zunyi
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Zunyi. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zunyi from Chiang Mai?
1,277 km (794 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chiang Mai.
How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Zunyi by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chiang Mai and Zunyi?
Zunyi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Chiang Mai to Zunyi flights?
Typically Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI); Zunyi also has WMT.
What currency do I need in Zunyi?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Zunyi?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Zunyi, 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.