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Connecting route · Iceland → China

Flights from Reykjavik to Xian

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or London, about 20h 39m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 10m
REKXIYLHR

Reykjavik to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey16h 10mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or London

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Xian

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

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REK Vienna (VIE) SIA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Sat00:30 REK06:14 VIE7h 16m connection13:30 VIE05:09 SIAAustrian Airlines + China Eastern Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 39m
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REK London (LHR) SIA
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 10m
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3
REK Paris (CDG) SIA
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 35m
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4
REK Budapest (BUD) SIA
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 27m
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5
REK Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 13m
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REK Milan (MXP) SIA
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair, Wizz Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 04m
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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
8,253 km5,125 miles
Journey time
16h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
+8hXian vs Reykjavik
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
KEF, RKV → XIY

Flights from Reykjavik to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, London and Paris. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Reykjavik to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,253 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Xian?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), London (LHR), Paris (CDG) and Budapest (BUD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Xian?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Xian?
Xian is 8 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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