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

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Beijing to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,815 mi 7h 11m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

PEK–YIN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,815 miles in approximately 7h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 7M8 7h11 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
AAT ~11h 2m HTN ~12h 12m TFU ~14h 15m AKU ~16h 19m CTU ~18h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
745
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 SJW→YIN
Distance from PEK – 160 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 7h 11m 5h
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 7h 11m.
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 time7h 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
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/Urumqi
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Yining Airport take approximately 7h 11m. The route covers 1,815 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to YIN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AAT, HTN, TFU, AKU, CTU, URC, CGO, LHW, XIY, NKG, HMI, WUH, KHG and KRY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 SJW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PEK to YIN

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to YIN ranges from 7 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,815 miles (2,921 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via AAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shijiazhuang (SJW).