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Flights from Niigata to Xian

There are no direct flights from Niigata to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 6h 40m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 40m
KIJXIYICN

Niigata to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey6h 40mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Niigata 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
KIJ Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
Wed20:30 KIJ22:26 ICN1h 49m connection00:15 ICN02:10 SIAKorean Air
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 40m
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KIJ Taipei (TPE) SIA
Leg 1: Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~8h 15m
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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
2,720 km1,689 miles
Journey time
6h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hXian vs Niigata
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
KIJ → XIY

Flights from Niigata to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Niigata to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul and Taipei. 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 Niigata to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,720 km.
Where do you change planes between Niigata and Xian?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Niigata and Xian?
Niigata: Niigata Airport (KIJ). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Niigata and Xian?
Xian is 1 hour behind Niigata.

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