Xianyang (Weicheng) to Kuqa (XIY–KCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
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11:35 AM
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4:00 PM
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MU China Eastern
32N
4:50 PM
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Kuqa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,487 mi 4h 25m nonstop -2h behind 7 1-stop hubs

XIY–KCA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,487 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–KCA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 3 32N 4h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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 KCA direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to KCA.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
YIN ~12h 46m HMI ~15h 53m URC ~17h 55m KHG ~21h 45m HTN ~24h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
313
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
-2h
Kuqa is 2 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · KCA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 4:00 PM in Kuqa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,487 mi / 2,393 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m.
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–KCA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Kuqa route.
Route details
Distance1,487 mi / 2,393 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: KCA
Full nameKuqa Qiuci Airport
IATA / ICAOKCA / ZWKC
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,524 ft / 1,074 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to KCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Kuqa Qiuci Airport take approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 1,487 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from XIY to KCA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YIN, HMI, URC, KHG, HTN, KRY and BPL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kuqa is 2 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from KCA 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 KCA

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Kuqa Qiuci Airport (KCA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to KCA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to KCA ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,487 miles (2,393 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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