Xianyang (Weicheng) to Moscow (XIY–SVO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU China Eastern
332
2:50 PM
CST TT5
6:40 PM
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Xianyang (Weicheng) to Moscow
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,589 mi 8h 50m nonstop -5h behind 24 1-stop hubs

XIY–SVO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,589 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XIY–SVO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 2 332 8h50 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (2 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 SVO direction.
Mon
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Tue
0
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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
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to SVO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
HKT ~17h 5m TAO ~23h 33m MSQ ~23h 45m BKK ~24h 33m CKG ~24h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,475
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
-5h
Moscow is 5 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · SVO: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 1:00 PM in Moscow.
Distance & Flight Time
3,589 mi / 5,776 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

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–SVO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Moscow route.
Route details
Distance3,589 mi / 5,776 km
Flight time8h 50m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 m
Destination: SVO
Full nameSheremetyevo International Airport
IATA / ICAOSVO / UUEE
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr43.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XIY to SVO flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport take approximately 8h 50m. The route covers 3,589 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from XIY to SVO. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKT, TAO, MSQ, BKK, CKG, TAS, SHE, WUH, HAK, IST, SYX, HAN, ALA, PVG, URC, PEK, NQZ, CAN, SZX, SKD, HGH, PKX, HKG and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Moscow is 5 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
Yes, return flights from SVO 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 SVO

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XIY to SVO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to SVO ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,589 miles (5,776 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via HKT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.