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XIY to PHL: distance & flight time
Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
7,296 mi
11,741 km · 6,340 nm
14h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,296 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XIY — Xi'an Xianyang International Airport · Xi'an, China
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is XIY from PHL?
The flight distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 7,296 miles (11,741 km, 6,340 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XIY to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 46m 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 Xi'an and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Xi'an.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XIY to PHL?
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