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Flights from Vancouver to Xian

There are no direct flights from Vancouver to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 18h 40m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 17m
YVRXIYICN

Vancouver to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey14h 17mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Vancouver 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
YVR Seoul (ICN) SIA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Korean Air, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
Fri01:30 YVR04:50 ICN4h 25m connection09:15 ICN11:10 SIATrinity Airways + Korean Air
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 40m
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2
YVR Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
Mon01:45 YVR06:41 HKG4h 34m connection11:15 HKG13:45 SIAHong Kong Airlines + Cathay Pacific
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 00m
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3
YVR Beijing (PEK) SIA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 17m
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4
YVR Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 21m
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YVR Xiamen (XMN) SIA
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air Changan, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 34m
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YVR Guangzhou (CAN) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 53m
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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
9,392 km5,832 miles
Journey time
14h 17mon current schedules
Time difference
+16hXian vs Vancouver
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
YVR → XIY

Flights from Vancouver to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong 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 Vancouver to Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,392 km.
Where do you change planes between Vancouver and Xian?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Beijing (PEK) and Shanghai (PVG). Air Canada flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vancouver and Xian?
Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Xian?
Xian is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.

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