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Connecting route · China → Kazakhstan

Flights from Xian to Aktobe

There are no direct flights from Xian to Aktobe. The easiest way is one stop via Shymkent or Astana, about 8h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 29m
XIYAKXCIT

Xian to Aktobe at a glance

Fastest journey8h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shymkent or Astana

Best ways to fly from Xian to Aktobe

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SIA Shymkent (CIT) AKX
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 29m
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2
SIA Astana (NQZ) AKX
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Astana, Qazaq Air, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 09m
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3
SIA Almaty (ALA) AKX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 13m
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4
SIA Tashkent (TAS) AKX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Loong Air · Leg 2: Centrum Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 36m
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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
4,503 km2,796 miles
Journey time
8h 29mestimate
Time difference
-3hAktobe vs Xian
Currency in Aktobe
USD
Airports
XIY → AKX

Flights from Xian to Aktobe: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xian to Aktobe?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shymkent, Astana and Almaty. 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 Xian to Aktobe?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,503 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Aktobe?
The best connecting points are Shymkent (CIT), Astana (NQZ), Almaty (ALA) and Tashkent (TAS). SCAT Airlines flies both legs via Shymkent, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Aktobe?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Aktobe: Aktobe International Airport (AKX).
What is the time difference between Xian and Aktobe?
Aktobe is 3 hours behind Xian.

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