Xianyang (Weicheng) to Almaty (XIY–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KC1656+1
KC Air Astana
320
5:50 AM
CST T5
8:20 AM
+05
5h 30m
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KC1061cs
KC Air Astana
738
8:00 PM
CST T5
10:15 PM
+05
5h 15m
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CZ8061+1
CZ China Southern
738
8:00 PM
CST TT5
10:15 PM
+05
5h 15m
76%
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KC1655+1
KC Air Astana
320
9:25 PM
+05 T2 Red-eye
4:50 AM+1
CST
4h 25m
43%
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CZ8062+1
CZ China Southern
738
11:50 PM
+05 TT2 Red-eye
7:05 AM+1
CST
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
URC Ürümqi 6h 25m 3U9C9H → CZKC Ürümqi (URC) to Almaty flights
BSZ Bishkek 7h 18m GJ → KC Bishkek (BSZ) to Almaty flights
NQZ Astana 8h 55m CA → DVKCLH Astana (NQZ) to Almaty flights
PEK Beijing 9h 43m CAHUHX → CACZKC Beijing (PEK) to Almaty flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 3UAFBA → CZKCMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Almaty flights
PKX Beijing 10h 10m 3UEYMF → CZKC Beijing (PKX) to Almaty flights
HGH Hangzhou 10h 15m 3UCAGJ → GJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Almaty flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 10h 18m 3UAQCA → CZKC Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Almaty flights
ICN Seoul 10h 39m KEMUOZ → CXKCKE Seoul (ICN) to Almaty flights
CIT Shymkent 11h 50m DV → DVKC Shymkent (CIT) to Almaty flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Almaty
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,800 mi 5h 15m nonstop -3h behind

XIY–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,800 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Almaty (ALA) Almaty to Xianyang (Weicheng) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines Also: KC 2 738 5h15 – SkyTeam KC
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ, KC
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XIY to ALA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
URC ~6h 25m BSZ ~7h 18m NQZ ~8h 55m PEK ~9h 43m PVG ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,286
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Almaty is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
1,800 mi / 2,896 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to XIY

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

Facts

XIY–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance1,800 mi / 2,896 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Almaty International Airport take about 5h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,800 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XIY to ALA: China Southern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ürümqi Tianshan, Manas and Nursultan Nazarbayev.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ALA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Almaty is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from ALA to XIY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from XIY to ALA

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to ALA is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,800 miles (2,896 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Manas and Nursultan Nazarbayev. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.