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

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CA1256
CA Air China
7M8
9:45 PM
+06
1:55 AM+1
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1255
CA Air China
7M8
3:41 PM
CST TT3
8:52 PM
+06
7h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Beijing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,815 mi 4h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

YIN–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,815 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIN–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 7M8 4h10 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YIN to PEK 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
761
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 Beijing from Ili (Yining / Ghulja)

Nearby airports with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Metric YIN→PEK AKU→PEK
Distance from YIN 193 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 4h 10m 1h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of YIN with service to Beijing Capital International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 8:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,815 mi / 2,921 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Getting from PEK

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.

Beijing Climate

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

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,815 mi / 2,921 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: YIN
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Yining Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,815 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YIN to PEK. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRY, AKU, HMI, URC, AAT, HTN, CGO, KHG, CTU, NKG, WUH, LHW, TFU and XIY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Yes, return flights from PEK to YIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 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 4 hours 10 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 8 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aksu (Onsu) (AKU).