Datong to Zhalantun flights
Zhalantun lies 1,158 km (719 mi) north-east of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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.
| Datong | Zhalantun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.1 million | 132,224 |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DAT, 16 km out | NZL, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 037000 | 162600 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Datong
Datong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Zhalantun
Zhalantun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (NZL), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (regional) | NZL | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,202 ft | 928 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zhalantun from Datong?
1,158 km (719 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Datong.
How long does it take to get from Datong to Zhalantun by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Datong and Zhalantun?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Datong to Zhalantun flights?
Typically Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) to Zhalantun Genghis Khan Airport (NZL).
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.