Xining to Mu-se flights
Mu-se lies 1,452 km (902 mi) south of Xining, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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 | Mu-se | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Myanmar |
| Population | 2.5 million | 165,022 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 828 m (2,717 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | LUM, 78 km out |
Clocks in Mu-se are 1 h 30 min behind Xining right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mu-se
Crossing from China into Myanmar: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Kyat (MMK); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +95; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876.
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 Mu-se
Mu-se is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM), 78 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport (regional) | LUM | 78 km (48 mi) | 7,218 ft | 2,890 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mu-se from Xining?
1,452 km (902 mi) in a straight line, south of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Mu-se by air?
About 2 h 37 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 Mu-se?
Mu-se is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Yangon against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xining to Mu-se flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM).
What currency do I need in Mu-se?
The Kyat (MMK).
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.