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Connecting route · China → Maldives

Flights from Xian to Male

There are no direct flights from Xian to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 8h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 52m
XIYMLEKMG

Xian to Male at a glance

Fastest journey8h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Xian to Male

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

1
SIA Kunming (KMG) MLE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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2
SIA Bangkok (DMK) MLE
Leg 1: Spring Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 29m
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3
SIA Hong Kong (HKG) MLE
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 17m
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4
SIA Shenzhen (SZX) MLE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~11h 14m
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SIA Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MLE
Leg 1: AirAsia X, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 55m
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SIA Beijing (PKX) MLE
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 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
4,959 km3,080 miles
Journey time
8h 52mestimate
Time difference
-3hMale vs Xian
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
XIY → MLE

Flights from Xian to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xian to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok and Hong Kong. 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 Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,959 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Male?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (DMK), Hong Kong (HKG) and Shenzhen (SZX). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Male?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Xian and Male?
Male is 3 hours behind Xian.

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