Xigang: 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.
Xigang is a city of 112,061 people in China (Ningxia), 1,111 m (3,645 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Xigang runs from about 9 h 31 min a day in late December to 14 h 55 min in late June (computed for 38.55° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Xigang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 26 km (16 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, 70 km).
Flights to Xigang: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Xigang · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Wuzhong, 64 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Lanzhou, 355 km
- Yinchuan, 11 km
- Baotou, 380 km
- Ordos, 319 km — buses · car rental
- Qingyang, 336 km
- Bayan Nur, 259 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Zhongwei, 154 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Wuwei, 332 km
- Shizuishan, 48 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Xigang?
Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Xigang?
About 112,061 people live in Xigang (GeoNames).
What time zone is Xigang in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Xigang?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Xigang?
Wuzhong (64 km), Lanzhou (355 km), Yinchuan (11 km), Baotou (380 km), Ordos (319 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 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.