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LCY to XIY: distance & flight time
London (London City Airport) → Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport)
5,102 mi
8,212 km · 4,434 nm
10h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,102 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 28m 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
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International 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 XIY
- SIA · Xi'an Xiguan Airport22 mi away
- IQN · Qingyang Airport114 mi away
- AKA · Ankang Wulipu Airport121 mi away
- HZG · Hanzhong Chenggu Airport127 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LCY from XIY?
The flight distance from London (LCY) to Xi'an (XIY) is 5,102 miles (8,212 km, 4,434 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCY to XIY?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 28m 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 XIY?
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