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Flights from Rome to Xian

There are no direct flights from Rome to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Vienna or Hong Kong, about 13h 39m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 46m
ROMXIYICN

Rome to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey12h 46mVia Vienna, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vienna or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Rome 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
ROM Vienna (VIE) SIA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Sat09:30 ROM10:48 VIE2h 42m connection13:30 VIE05:09 SIAAustrian Airlines + China Eastern Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 39m
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ROM Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Mon13:30 ROM06:11 HKG5h 04m connection11:15 HKG13:45 SIACathay Pacific
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 15m
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3
ROM Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 45m
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4
ROM Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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5
ROM Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 33m
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ROM Wenzhou (WNZ) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Air China, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 54m
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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
8,015 km4,977 miles
Journey time
12h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hXian vs Rome
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
FCO, CIA → XIY

Flights from Rome to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rome to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vienna, Hong Kong and Seoul. 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 Rome to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,015 km.
Where do you change planes between Rome and Xian?
The best connecting points are Vienna (VIE), Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN) and Istanbul (IST). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Rome and Xian?
Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Rome and Xian?
Xian is 7 hours ahead of Rome.

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