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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
3U4249
3U Sichuan
909
10:25 AM
+06
11:35 AM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54969+1
G5 China Express
909
10:50 AM
+06
12:00 PM
+06
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2295
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
3:25 PM
+06
4:40 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2273
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
7:45 PM
+06
9:00 PM
+06
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54970+1
G5 China Express
909
12:40 PM
+06
2:00 PM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EU2296
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación
909
8:30 PM
+06
9:50 PM
+06
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Altay
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 417 mi 1h 10m nonstop 20 1-stop hubs

YIN–AAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 417 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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
EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación Also: 3U 7 909 1h15 3U
G5 China Express Airlines Also: 3U 7 909 1h10 3U
Aircraft on this route
909 Convair 990 – 3U, EU, G5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EU + G5 (14 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
4
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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 AKU→AAT
Distance from YIN 81 mi 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 8 4
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 5m 1h 55m
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 10m to 1h 15m.

YIN–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Altay route.
Route details
Distance417 mi / 672 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 11 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
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 10m to 1h 15m. The route covers 417 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YIN to AAT. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRY, TCG, JBK, KRL, TLQ, QSZ, LHW, HTN, TFU, SHF, PVG, KCA, HMI, PEK, URC, KHG, ACF, AKU, XIY and PKX. 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 and AKU. 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 Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación and China Express Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YIN to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to AAT ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 417 miles (672 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bole (BPL) and Aksu (Onsu) (AKU).