Xining to Lushui flights
Lushui lies 1,232 km (766 mi) south 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 20 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 | Lushui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 2.5 million | 197,000 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 819 m (2,687 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | BSD, 91 km out |
| Postal codes | 810000 | 673200 |
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 Lushui
Lushui is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Baoshan Yunrui Airport (BSD), 91 km (57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baoshan Yunrui Airport (regional) | BSD | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,874 ft | 5,453 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lushui from Xining?
1,232 km (766 mi) in a straight line, south of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Lushui by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Lushui?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xining to Lushui flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Baoshan Yunrui Airport (BSD).
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.