Xining to Dimāpur flights
Dimāpur lies 1,414 km (878 mi) south-west of Xining, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 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.
| Xining | Dimāpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 135,860 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | DMU, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 810000 | 797112 |
Clocks in Dimāpur are 2 h 30 min behind Xining right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands only 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dimāpur
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Xining
Xining is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dimāpur
Dimāpur is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dimapur Airport (DMU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,513 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimapur Airport (regional) | DMU | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,513 ft | 487 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dimāpur from Xining?
1,414 km (878 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Dimāpur by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xining and Dimāpur?
Dimāpur is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xining to Dimāpur flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Dimapur Airport (DMU).
What currency do I need in Dimāpur?
The Rupee (INR).
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.