Xi’an to Chifeng flights
Chifeng lies 1,248 km (775 mi) north-east 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 2 h 21 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 | Chifeng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 13 million | 346,654 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | CIF, 16 km out |
| Postal codes | 710000 | 024000 |
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 Chifeng
Chifeng is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,774 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chifeng Yulong Airport (regional) | CIF | 16 km (10 mi) | 5,774 ft | 2,018 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chifeng from Xi’an?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Chifeng by air?
About 2 h 21 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 Chifeng?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Chifeng flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF).
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.