Zigong to Taiyuan flights
Taiyuan lies 1,190 km (739 mi) north-east of Zigong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Zigong | Taiyuan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.3 million | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 306 m (1,004 ft) | 795 m (2,608 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | YBP, 59 km out | TYN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 643000 | 030000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Zigong
Zigong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO, 76 km).
Arriving in Taiyuan
Taiyuan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyuan Wusu International Airport | TYN | 15 km (9 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,575 ft |
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Staying in Taiyuan
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Taiyuan. Of the 111 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (46), and 11 are five-star. Guests have left 316 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taiyuan from Zigong?
1,190 km (739 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Zigong.
How long does it take to get from Zigong to Taiyuan by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zigong and Taiyuan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Zigong to Taiyuan flights?
Typically Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).
Where can I stay in Taiyuan?
Our booking partner lists 123 places to stay in Taiyuan, 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.