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Flights from Seattle to Xian
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 20h 10m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 31m
Seattle to Xian at a glance
Fastest journey14h 31mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei
Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
Mon00:15 SEA04:00 ICN5h 30m connection09:30 ICN11:25 SIAAsiana Airlines + Korean Air
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SEA Taipei (TPE) SIA
Leg 1: China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Air China
Mon02:00 SEA05:30 TPE7h 00m connection12:30 TPE17:39 SIAChina Airlines + Air China
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SEA Beijing (PEK) SIA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SEA Chongqing (CKG) SIA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SEA Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
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SEA Haikou (HAK) SIA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 9,572 km5,944 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 31mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +16hXian vs Seattle
- Currency in Xian
- CNY
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → XIY
Flights from Seattle to Xian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Beijing. 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 Seattle to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,572 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Xian?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Beijing (PEK) and Chongqing (CKG). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Xian?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Xian?
Xian is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.
