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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Aktobe to Xian

There are no direct flights from Aktobe to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Shymkent or Astana, about 8h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 29m
AKXXIYCIT

Aktobe to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey8h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shymkent or Astana

Best ways to fly from Aktobe to Xian

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
AKX Shymkent (CIT) SIA
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 29m
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2
AKX Astana (NQZ) SIA
Leg 1: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~9h 09m
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3
AKX Almaty (ALA) SIA
Leg 1: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 13m
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AKX Tashkent (TAS) SIA
Leg 1: Centrum Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 36m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,503 km2,796 miles
Journey time
8h 29mestimate
Time difference
+3hXian vs Aktobe
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
AKX → XIY

Flights from Aktobe to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Aktobe to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shymkent, Astana and Almaty. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Aktobe to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,503 km.
Where do you change planes between Aktobe and Xian?
The best connecting points are Shymkent (CIT), Astana (NQZ), Almaty (ALA) and Tashkent (TAS). SCAT Airlines flies both legs via Shymkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Aktobe and Xian?
Aktobe: Aktobe International Airport (AKX). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Aktobe and Xian?
Xian is 3 hours ahead of Aktobe.

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