Samarkand to Ghulja flights
Ghulja lies 1,279 km (795 mi) north-east of Samarkand, +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.
| Samarkand | Ghulja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Uzbekistan | China |
| Population | 595,200 | 269,158 |
| Elevation | 703 m (2,306 ft) | 639 m (2,096 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | SKD, 5 km out | YIN, 5 km out |
Clocks in Ghulja are 1 h ahead of Samarkand 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 Ghulja
Crossing from Uzbekistan into China: money changes from the Som to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); 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 Samarkand
Samarkand is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Samarkand International Airport (SKD), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,187-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ghulja
Ghulja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ili Yining International Airport (YIN), 5 km (3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ili Yining International Airport (regional) | YIN | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,874 ft | 0 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ghulja from Samarkand?
1,279 km (795 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Samarkand.
How long does it take to get from Samarkand to Ghulja 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 Samarkand and Ghulja?
Ghulja is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Samarkand).
Which airports are used for Samarkand to Ghulja flights?
Typically Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Ili Yining International Airport (YIN).
What currency do I need in Ghulja?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.