Bangkok to Yichang (Xiaoting) (BKK–YIH) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BKK–YIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Changan and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,351 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9H Air Changan | 3 | 738 | 3h55 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · YIH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting).
Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–YIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to YIH
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) are connected by nonstop service from Air Changan and Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKK to YIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to YIH is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,351 miles (2,175 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Noi Bai, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.