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Scan through all non-stop flights from Qilian to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from HBQ to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
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The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Qilian HBQ to Xining XNN, which is China Eastern. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from HBQ to XNN are operated once a week. All flights depart at 10:40.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Qilian to Xining takes 45 minutes. The flight distance between Qilian and Xining is 127 miles (or 204 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There is 1 flight per week flying from Qilian to Xining (as of May 2026).
45 minutes is the average flight time from Qilian to Xining.
The distance from Qilian to Xining is 127 miles (204 kilometers).
China Eastern is the only airline flying nonstop from Qilian to Xining.
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Qilian to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Qilian to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 10:40 from Qilian and arrives at 11:25 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 10:40 from Qilian and arrives at 11:25 at Xining.
127 miles (204 km) · 45m
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