Hami to Zhongwei flights
Zhongwei lies 1,154 km (717 mi) south-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 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.
| Hami | Zhongwei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 246,373 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 783 m (2,569 ft) | 1,227 m (4,026 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HMI, 13 km out | ZHY, 8 km out |
Clocks in Zhongwei are 2 h ahead of Hami right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 4 h 14 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 Zhongwei
Zhongwei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (regional) | ZHY | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,186 ft | 4,088 ft |
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Staying in Zhongwei
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Zhongwei. Of the 3 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (2). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhongwei from Hami?
1,154 km (717 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hami.
How long does it take to get from Hami to Zhongwei 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 Hami and Zhongwei?
Zhongwei is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Which airports are used for Hami to Zhongwei flights?
Typically Hami Airport (HMI) to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).
Where can I stay in Zhongwei?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Zhongwei, 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.