Xi’an to Bayan Nur flights
Bayan Nur lies 734 km (456 mi) north of Xi’an, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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.
| Xi’an | Bayan Nur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 13 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 1,041 m (3,415 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | RLK, 36 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Xi’an
Xi’an is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bayan Nur
Bayan Nur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (regional) | RLK | 36 km (22 mi) | 8,530 ft | 3,400 ft |
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Staying in Bayan Nur
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Common questions
How far is Bayan Nur from Xi’an?
734 km (456 mi) in a straight line, north of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Bayan Nur by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xi’an and Bayan Nur?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Bayan Nur flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Bayannur Tianjitai Airport (RLK).
Where can I stay in Bayan Nur?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Bayan Nur, 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.