Xianyang (Weicheng) to Astana (XIY–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA Air China
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CST TT5
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CA Air China
7M8
11:42 PM
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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 7h 15m 3U9CBK → CZ Ürümqi (URC) to Astana flights
PEK Beijing 8h 43m CAHUHX → KC Beijing (PEK) to Astana flights
ALA Almaty 9h 50m CZ → DVEYKC Almaty (ALA) to Astana flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 5m 3UAQCA → CZKC Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Astana flights
TAS Tashkent 14h 55m GJMU → HY Tashkent (TAS) to Astana flights
IST Istanbul 19h 15m MU → KCTK Istanbul (IST) to Astana flights
ICN Seoul 26h 5m KEOZZH → CXKCOZ Seoul (ICN) to Astana flights
SVO Moscow 30h 58m MU → SU Moscow (SVO) to Astana flights
INC Yinchuan ~7h 30m → Yinchuan (INC) to Astana flights
SYX Sanya (Tianya) ~13h 40m 3U9HCZ → DV Sanya (Tianya) (SYX) to Astana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Astana
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,178 mi 6h nonstop -3h behind

XIY–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,178 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Astana (NQZ) Astana to Xianyang (Weicheng) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 3 7M8 6h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (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 NQZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
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 NQZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
URC ~7h 15m INC ~7h 30m PEK ~8h 43m ALA ~9h 50m SYX ~13h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
555
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
Astana is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 3:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,178 mi / 3,505 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m 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–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Astana route.
Route details
Distance2,178 mi / 3,505 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 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: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take about 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,178 miles.
1 airline operates flights from XIY to NQZ: Air China.
This route has limited weekly 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, Beijing Capital and Almaty.
Astana is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from NQZ 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 NQZ

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to NQZ is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,178 miles (3,505 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Beijing Capital and Almaty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.