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

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8:00 PM
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Almaty
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,800 mi 5h 15m nonstop -3h behind 16 1-stop hubs

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, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 3 738 5h15 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 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.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to ALA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
PKX ~12h 35m MSQ ~15h 50m HGH ~16h 40m DXB ~17h 18m IST ~18h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
898
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.
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 flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
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 approximately 5h 15m. The route covers 1,800 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from XIY to ALA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PKX, MSQ, HGH, DXB, IST, KUL, URC, PEK, PVG, NQZ, TAS, HKG, SYX, CAN, ICN and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to ALA ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,800 miles (2,896 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PKX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.