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Flights from Sao Paulo to Xian

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Istanbul, about 25h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 13m
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Sao Paulo to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey24h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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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SAO Beijing (PEK) SIA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~25h 38m
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SAO Istanbul (IST) SIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 13m
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SAO Milan (MXP) SIA
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 24m
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SAO Paris (CDG) SIA
Leg 1: Air France, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 32m
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SAO London (LHR) SIA
Leg 1: British Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 38m
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SAO Dubai (DXB) SIA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 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
17,362 km10,782 miles
Journey time
24h 13mestimate
Time difference
+11hXian vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → XIY

Flights from Sao Paulo to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Istanbul and Milan. 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 Sao Paulo to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,362 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Xian?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Istanbul (IST), Milan (MXP) and Paris (CDG). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Xian?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Xian?
Xian is 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

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