Xining to Jiuquan flights
Jiuquan lies 448 km (278 mi) north-west of Xining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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.
| Xining | Jiuquan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 2.5 million | 428,346 |
| Elevation | 2,275 m (7,464 ft) | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XNN, 27 km out | JGN, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 810000 | 735000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Xining
Xining is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Jiuquan
Jiuquan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN), 20 km (12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiayuguan International Airport | JGN | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,112 ft |
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Staying in Jiuquan
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jiuquan from Xining?
448 km (278 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xining.
How long does it take to get from Xining to Jiuquan by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xining and Jiuquan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xining to Jiuquan flights?
Typically Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) to Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN).
Where can I stay in Jiuquan?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jiuquan, 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.