Shizuishan: 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.
Shizuishan is a city of 739,400 people in China (Ningxia), 1,112 m (3,648 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay.
Key facts
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Daylight in Shizuishan runs from about 9 h 29 min a day in late December to 14 h 57 min in late June (computed for 38.98° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Shizuishan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport (AXF, 74 km), Wuhai Airport (WUA, 97 km).
Flights to Shizuishan: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Shizuishan · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Shizuishan. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
Hotels in Shizuishan: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Wuzhong, 112 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Lanzhou, 395 km — flights
- Yinchuan, 58 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Baotou, 349 km — trains
- Ordos, 300 km — trains · buses · car rental
- Qingyang, 380 km
- Bayan Nur, 213 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Zhongwei, 194 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Wuwei, 347 km — trains
- Dongsheng, 322 km — trains · buses · car rental
Common questions
Which airport serves Shizuishan?
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Shizuishan?
About 739,400 people live in Shizuishan (GeoNames).
What time zone is Shizuishan in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Shizuishan?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Shizuishan?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Shizuishan, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Shizuishan?
Wuzhong (112 km), Lanzhou (395 km), Yinchuan (58 km), Baotou (349 km), Ordos (300 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.