Xianyang (Weicheng) to Samarkand (XIY–SKD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9:50 AM
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Samarkand
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,310 mi 5h 45m nonstop -3h behind 3 1-stop hubs

XIY–SKD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Loong Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,310 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–SKD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GJ Loong Air 3 320 5h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GJ (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 SKD direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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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 SKD.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DXB ~16h 55m IST ~21h 15m TAS ~28h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
74
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
Samarkand is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · SKD: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 3:00 PM in Samarkand.
Distance & Flight Time
2,310 mi / 3,717 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective June 1, 2025. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Accommodation must be registered within 24 hours of arrival through the E-mehmon system.

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–SKD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Samarkand route.
Route details
Distance2,310 mi / 3,717 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: SKD
Full nameSamarkand International Airport
IATA / ICAOSKD / UZSS
TimezoneAsia/Samarkand
Elevation2,224 ft / 678 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to SKD flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Samarkand International Airport take approximately 5h 45m. The route covers 2,310 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Loong Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from XIY to SKD. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB, IST and TAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Samarkand is 3 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from SKD 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 SKD

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

XIY to SKD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to SKD ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,310 miles (3,717 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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