Ili Yining International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Ili (Yining / Ghulja), China. Its IATA code is YIN and its ICAO code is ZWYN. The airport lies at an elevation of — ft (— m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- YIN
- ICAO code
- ZWYN
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- —
- Coordinates
- 43.9558, 81.3303
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,874 ft · 2,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | — | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Ili Yining International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ZFL Zhaosu Tianma Airport | Zhaosu, China | 97 km · 60 mi |
| BPL Bole Alashankou Airport | Bole, China | 130 km · 81 mi |
| NLT Xinyuan Nalati Airport | Xinyuan, China | 175 km · 109 mi |
| HJB Hejing Bayinbuluke Airport | Hejing, China | 241 km · 150 mi |
| TDK Taldykorgan Airport | Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan | 263 km · 163 mi |
| KCA Kuqa Qiuci Airport | Kuqa, China | 283 km · 176 mi |
| IKG Karakol International Airport | Karakol, Kyrgyzstan | 286 km · 178 mi |
| AKU Aksu Hongqipo Airport | Aksu (Onsu), China | 311 km · 193 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from YIN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,753 | 1,089 | 947 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,923 | 1,816 | 1,578 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,133 | 1,947 | 1,692 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,241 | 2,635 | 2,290 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,978 | 3,093 | 2,688 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,240 | 3,256 | 2,829 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,339 | 3,318 | 2,883 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,781 | 3,592 | 3,121 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,852 | 3,636 | 3,160 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,482 | 5,892 | 5,120 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,284 | 6,390 | 5,553 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,125 | 6,913 | 6,007 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,173 | 6,942 | 6,033 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,267 | 7,001 | 6,084 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,966 | 8,057 | 7,001 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,779 | 9,183 | 7,980 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Ili Yining International Airport?
The IATA code of Ili Yining International Airport is YIN and its ICAO code is ZWYN.
Where is Ili Yining International Airport located?
Ili Yining International Airport is in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China, at 43.9558, 81.3303.
What time zone is Ili Yining International Airport in?
Ili Yining International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Ili Yining International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Ili Yining International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Zhaosu Tianma Airport (ZFL), about 97 km (60 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.