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Flights from Auckland to Xian

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Shanghai, about 16h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 42m
AKLXIYSYD

Auckland to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey15h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Auckland 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
AKL Sydney (SYD) SIA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 12m
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AKL Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 48m
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3
AKL Hangzhou (HGH) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 42m
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4
AKL Guangzhou (CAN) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 45m
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AKL Shenzhen (SZX) SIA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 45m
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AKL Chongqing (CKG) SIA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 02m
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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
10,439 km6,483 miles
Journey time
15h 42mestimate
Time difference
-5hXian vs Auckland
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
AKL → XIY

Flights from Auckland to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Shanghai and Hangzhou. 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 Auckland to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,439 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Xian?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Shanghai (PVG), Hangzhou (HGH) and Guangzhou (CAN). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Xian?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Xian?
Xian is 5 hours behind Auckland.

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