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Connecting route · Maldives → China

Flights from Male to Xian

There are no direct flights from Male to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 8h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 52m
MLEXIYKMG

Male to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey8h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Male 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
MLE Kunming (KMG) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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MLE Bangkok (DMK) SIA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 29m
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3
MLE Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 17m
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MLE Shenzhen (SZX) SIA
Leg 1: Maldivian · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 14m
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MLE Kuala Lumpur (KUL) SIA
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 55m
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MLE Beijing (PKX) SIA
Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 53m
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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
4,959 km3,080 miles
Journey time
8h 52mestimate
Time difference
+3hXian vs Male
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
MLE → XIY

Flights from Male to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Male to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok and Hong Kong. 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 Male to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,959 km.
Where do you change planes between Male and Xian?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (DMK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Xian?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Male and Xian?
Xian is 3 hours ahead of Male.

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