Jinshanlu: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Jinshanlu is a city of 190,064 people in China (Xinjiang), 886 m (2,907 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Aletai Railway Station.
Key facts
Daylight in Jinshanlu runs from about 8 h 27 min a day in late December to 16 h 5 min in late June (computed for 47.85° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Jinshanlu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Burqin Kanas Airport (KJI, 94 km).
Flights to Jinshanlu: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Aletai Railway Station. Trains to Jinshanlu
Buses to Jinshanlu · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Karamay, 353 km — trains · buses · car rental
Common questions
Which airport serves Jinshanlu?
Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Jinshanlu?
About 190,064 people live in Jinshanlu, across 10,826 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Jinshanlu in?
Asia/Urumqi, currently UTC+6.
What currency is used in Jinshanlu?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Jinshanlu?
Karamay (353 km).
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.