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Flights from Xian to New York

There are no direct flights from Xian to New York. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Seoul, about 21h 33m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 55m
XIYNYCICN

Xian to New York at a glance

Fastest journey18h 55mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Xian to New York

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

1
SIA Hong Kong (HKG) NYC
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Mon10:30 SIA13:20 HKG3h 25m connection16:45 HKG20:03 NYCChina Eastern Airlines + Cathay Pacific
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 33m
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SIA Seoul (ICN) NYC
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Fri16:15 SIA21:29 ICN11h 31m connection09:00 ICN09:11 NYCChina Southern Airlines + Asiana Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 28h 56m
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3
SIA Shanghai (PVG) NYC
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 55m
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4
SIA Fuzhou (FOC) NYC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 52m
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5
SIA Guangzhou (CAN) NYC
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 12m
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6
SIA Istanbul (IST) NYC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 06m
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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
11,664 km7,243 miles
Journey time
18h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
-13hNew York vs Xian
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
XIY → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Xian to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xian to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,664 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and New York?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG) and Fuzhou (FOC). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and New York?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Xian and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Xian.

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