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Flights from Sendai to Xian

There are no direct flights from Sendai to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 9h 15m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 21m
SDJXIYICN

Sendai to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey7h 21mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Sendai 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
SDJ Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Wed14:45 SDJ18:11 HKG2h 19m connection20:30 HKG23:00 SIAHK Express + Cathay Pacific
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 15m
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2
SDJ Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
Wed13:00 SDJ15:09 ICN4h 36m connection19:45 ICN23:23 SIAAsiana Airlines + China Eastern Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 23m
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3
SDJ Taipei (TPE) SIA
Leg 1: EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~7h 26m
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4
SDJ Osaka (KIX) SIA
Leg 1: Peach · Leg 2: Juneyao Air, Air China, Shandong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 21m
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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
2,880 km1,788 miles
Journey time
7h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hXian vs Sendai
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
SDJ → XIY

Flights from Sendai to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sendai to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, 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 Sendai to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,880 km.
Where do you change planes between Sendai and Xian?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE) and Osaka (KIX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Sendai and Xian?
Sendai: Sendai Airport (SDJ). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Sendai and Xian?
Xian is 1 hour behind Sendai.

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