Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Altay (YIN–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EU2295
EU Chengdu
909
3:25 PM
+06
4:40 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54969
G5 China Express
909
7:15 PM
+06
8:35 PM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2296
EU Chengdu
909
8:30 PM
+06
9:50 PM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54970
G5 China Express
909
9:15 PM
+06
10:35 PM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Altay
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 417 mi 1h 15m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

YIN–AAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Express Airlines and Chengdu Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 417 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIN–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G5 China Express Airlines 7 909 1h20
EU Chengdu Airlines 4 909 1h15
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – EU, G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + G5 (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YIN to AAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
204
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.

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

Nearby airports with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Metric YIN→AAT BPL→AAT
Distance from YIN 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 4
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of YIN with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Altay is 0 hours the same as Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 6:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
417 mi / 672 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m.

YIN–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Altay route.
Route details
Distance417 mi / 672 km
Flight time1h 15m to 1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: AAT
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Yining Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 1h 20m. The route covers 417 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Chengdu Airlines and China Express Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from YIN to AAT. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TCG, QSZ, XIY, TLQ, PEK, URC, KRY, ACF, TFU and LHW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AAT to YIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BPL. 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 YIN to AAT

Yining Airport (YIN) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from Chengdu Airlines and China Express Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIN to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to AAT ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 417 miles (672 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TCG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bole (BPL).