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LCY to SIA: distance & flight time
London (London City Airport) → Xi\'AN (Xi'an Xiguan Airport)
5,119 mi
8,239 km · 4,448 nm
10h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,119 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
- SIA — Xi'an Xiguan Airport · Xi\'AN, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Near SIA
- XIY · Xi'an Xianyang International Airport22 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport116 mi away
- YCU · Yuncheng Guangong Airport120 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LCY from SIA?
The flight distance from London (LCY) to Xi\'AN (SIA) is 5,119 miles (8,239 km, 4,448 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCY to SIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Xi\'AN?
Xi\'AN is 7 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCY to SIA?
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