Beijing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (PEK–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CST T3
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7M8
3:21 PM
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7:39 PM
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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 10 hubs
URC Ürümqi 6h 30m 3UCAHU → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
AAT Altay 7h 5m CAZH → EUG5 Altay (AAT) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 30m CAHUHX → 9CJDMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 41m CAHUHX → 9CQW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 15m CAHUSC → 3U9CCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 8h 25m 3UCALY → 3UEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
KRY Karamay 8h 40m CAZH → 3UG5 Karamay (KRY) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
HMI Hami 9h 20m CAZH → 3UEUG5 Hami (HMI) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
KHG Kashgar 10h CASCZH → 3UEUG5 Kashgar (KHG) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
HTN Hotan 10h 8m CAZH → EU Hotan (HTN) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
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Beijing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,815 mi 5h 47m nonstop -2h behind

PEK–YIN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,815 miles in approximately 5h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–YIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 7 7M8 6h18 – Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to YIN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
URC ~6h 30m AAT ~7h 5m XIY ~7h 30m LHW ~7h 41m TFU ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,314
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ili (Yining / Ghulja) from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Yining Airport.
Metric PEK→YIN PKX→YIN SJW→YIN
Distance from PEK – 41 mi 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 7 7
Flight time 5h 47m 5h 10m 5h
Beijing (PKX) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights · Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Yining Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
1,815 mi / 2,921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 47m gate to gate.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance1,815 mi / 2,921 km
Flight time5h 47m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Yining Airport take about 5h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 1,815 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to YIN: Air China.
This route has daily 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, Altay Xuedu and Xi'an Xianyang.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from YIN to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX and SJW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEK to YIN

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEK to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to YIN is about 5 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,815 miles (2,921 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Altay Xuedu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).