Almaty to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (ALA–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
URC Ürümqi 5h 40m CZKC → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 12h 30m CZKC → 9CMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 14h 36m KCMUTK → HOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PEK Beijing 16h CAKC → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
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Almaty to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
218 mi 1h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ALA and YIN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Almaty flights
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALA to YIN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
URC ~5h 40m XIY ~12h 30m PVG ~14h 36m PEK ~16h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 1 hour ahead of Almaty.
ALA: +05 · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 7:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

ALA–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights4 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALA to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Yining Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 218 miles.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Shanghai Pudong.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YIN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 1 hour ahead of Almaty.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALA to YIN

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ALA to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to YIN is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.