Yichang (Xiaoting) to Bangkok (YIH–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
YIH–BKK 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 45m. 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 | 3h45 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Yichang (Xiaoting)
| Metric | YIH→BKK | WUH→BKK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YIH | – | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
YIH: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting), it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
YIH–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YIH to BKK
Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Air Changan and Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YIH to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YIH to BKK is about 3 hours 45 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 Wattay, Kunming Changshui and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH).