Xining to Zhangye flights
Zhangye lies 281 km (175 mi) north-west of Xining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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 | Zhangye | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 2.5 million | 507,433 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | YZY, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 810000 | 734000 |
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 Zhangye
Zhangye is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (regional) | YZY | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,280 ft |
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Staying in Zhangye
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Zhangye. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 189 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhangye from Xining?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Zhangye by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Zhangye?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xining to Zhangye flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY).
Where can I stay in Zhangye?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Zhangye, 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.