Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Beijing (YIN–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YIN–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,815 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 2h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
| Metric | YIN→PEK | AKU→PEK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YIN | – | 193 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 6 |
| Flight time | 2h 10m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
YIN: +06 · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 8:00 PM in Beijing.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
YIN–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YIN to PEK
Yining Airport (YIN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YIN to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YIN to PEK ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,815 miles (2,921 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aksu (Onsu) (AKU).