Xianyang (Weicheng) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (XIY–RKZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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TV Tibet
319
6:40 AM
CST TT3
10:05 AM
+06
3h 25m
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MU2143
MU China Eastern
319
10:45 AM
CST TT5
2:20 PM
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3h 35m
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MU China Eastern
319
3:00 PM
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê)
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,192 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2h behind 2 1-stop hubs

XIY–RKZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Tibet Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,192 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–RKZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TV Tibet Airlines 6 319 3h25 – – –
MU China Eastern Airlines 2 319 3h35 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – MU, TV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TV (6 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: MU (2 flights/wk, 25%)
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 RKZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to RKZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
CKG ~16h 27m XNN ~21h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
177
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
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) is 2 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · RKZ: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 4:00 PM in Xigazê (Samzhubzê).
Distance & Flight Time
1,192 mi / 1,918 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 35m.
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–RKZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Xigazê (Samzhubzê) route.
Route details
Distance1,192 mi / 1,918 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 2 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: RKZ
Full nameXigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
IATA / ICAORKZ / ZURK
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation3,782 ft / 1,153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to RKZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,192 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from XIY to RKZ. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG and XNN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) is 2 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from RKZ 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 RKZ

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to RKZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to RKZ ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,192 miles (1,918 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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