Hami to Yinchuan flights
Yinchuan lies 1,180 km (733 mi) east of Hami, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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.
| Hami | Yinchuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 246,373 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HMI, 13 km out | INC, 19 km out |
Clocks in Yinchuan are 2 h ahead of Hami right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 4 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Yinchuan
Yinchuan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (AXF, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | INC | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,811 ft | 3,743 ft |
| Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (regional) | AXF | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,874 ft | 4,560 ft |
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Staying in Yinchuan
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Yinchuan. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (15), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 169 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yinchuan from Hami?
1,180 km (733 mi) in a straight line, east of Hami.
How long does it take to get from Hami to Yinchuan by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hami and Yinchuan?
Yinchuan is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Which airports are used for Hami to Yinchuan flights?
Typically Hami Airport (HMI) to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC); Yinchuan also has AXF.
Where can I stay in Yinchuan?
Our booking partner lists 47 places to stay in Yinchuan, 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 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.