Jinshanlu to Zhangye flights
Zhangye lies 1,402 km (871 mi) south-east of Jinshanlu, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Jinshanlu | Zhangye | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 190,064 | 507,433 |
| Elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | AAT, 12 km out | YZY, 24 km out |
Clocks in Zhangye are 2 h ahead of Jinshanlu right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands 4 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jinshanlu
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).
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 Jinshanlu?
1,402 km (871 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jinshanlu.
How long does it take to get from Jinshanlu to Zhangye by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jinshanlu and Zhangye?
Zhangye is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Which airports are used for Jinshanlu to Zhangye flights?
Typically Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) 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 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.