Xining to Hohhot flights
Hohhot lies 976 km (606 mi) north-east of Xining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 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 | Hohhot | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 2.5 million | 3.4 million |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 1,051 m (3,448 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | HET, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 810000 | 010000 |
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 Hohhot
Hohhot is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hohhot Baita International Airport | HET | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,811 ft | 3,556 ft |
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Staying in Hohhot
Our booking partner lists 46 places to stay in Hohhot. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (14), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 571 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hohhot from Xining?
976 km (606 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Hohhot by air?
About 2 h, 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 Hohhot?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xining to Hohhot flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET).
Where can I stay in Hohhot?
Our booking partner lists 46 places to stay in Hohhot, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.