China Β· 614 miles (988 km)

Nanjing (NKG) to Xian (XIY) flights

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7,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Nanjing (NKG) to Xian (XIY) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Xian (XIY): China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The two airports are 614 miles (988 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nanyang, Enshi and Dayong and more.

How many miles NKG to XIY costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines7,000$35–370
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Hainan Airlines7,500$205–430
Air Canada AeroplanOn Juneyao Airlines8,000$33–58
ANA Mileage ClubOn Shenzhen Airlines10,000$25–430
Etihad GuestOn Hainan Airlines12,000$5–280
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Shenzhen Airlines14,500$25–430
Avianca LifeMilesOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$30–55
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$25–430
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Shenzhen Airlines15,000$5–70
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines16,100$25–180
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Shenzhen Airlines17,500$25–430
TAP Miles&GoOn Shenzhen Airlines40,000$49.80–424.80

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from NKG to XIY

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • Hainan Airlines logo
    Hainan AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Juneyao Airlines logo
    Juneyao AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Shenzhen Airlines logo
    Shenzhen AirlinesNot in an alliance
  • GS
    Tianjin AirlinesNot in an alliance

Book NKG to XIY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

NKG to XIY with one stop

36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Nanyang (NNY)Jiangxi Airlines, then Air Changan
    Jiangxi Airlines logo
    9H
  • Via Enshi (ENH)Beijing Capital Airlines the whole way
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    GJ
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
  • Via Dayong (DYG)Juneyao Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 3 more
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    3U
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    FU
    +2
  • Via Changsha (CSX)Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and 2 more the whole way
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Xiamen Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    9H
    BK
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +6
  • Via Shijiazhuang (SJW)Tianjin Airlines the whole way
    Hebei Airlines logo
    GS
    GS
  • Via Bazhong (BZX)Lucky Air, then Air Changan
    8L
    9H
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Yulin (UYN)Juneyao Airlines and Tianjin Airlines the whole way
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    GS
    GS
    GX
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Qingdao (TAO)Shandong Airlines the whole way
    Shandong Airlines logo
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Tongren (TEN)Air Travel, then Air Changan
    A6
    9H
  • Via Chongqing (CKG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    3U
    Air China logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    +6
    GS
    Beijing Capital Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Dongsheng (DSN)China United Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    KN
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PKX)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Hebei Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Yantai (YNT)Shandong Airlines the whole way
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    GS
    Shandong Airlines logo
    +2
  • Via Ganzhou (KOW)Lucky Air, then Tianjin Airlines
    8L
    GS
See all 36 in Routes

NKG to XIY: common questions

How many miles does NKG to XIY cost?

In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from NKG to XIY?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and Tianjin Airlines fly nonstop from Nanjing (NKG) to Xian (XIY).

How far is Nanjing from Xian by plane?

Nanjing (NKG) and Xian (XIY) are 614 miles (988 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book NKG to XIY award flights?

10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Nanjing and Xian?

The most direct connections are through Nanyang (NNY), Enshi (ENH), Dayong (DYG), Changsha (CSX) and Shijiazhuang (SJW). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Beijing Capital Airlines through Enshi.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.