Austria to China Β· 4,589 miles (7,386 km)

Vienna (VIE) to Xian (XIY) flights

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25,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Vienna (VIE) to Xian (XIY) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $80.11. One airline flies nonstop from Vienna (VIE) to Xian (XIY): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 4,589 miles (7,386 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Budapest, Chengdu and Istanbul and more.

How many miles VIE 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 Airlines25,500$80.11–399.41
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines34,700$70.11–209.41

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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from VIE to XIY

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book VIE to XIY with points

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

VIE to XIY with one stop

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

  • Via Budapest (BUD)Austrian Airlines and Air Algerie, then Shanghai Airlines
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    AH
    Shanghai Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Hainan Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    3U
  • Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
    Turkish Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via Milan (MXP)Ryanair, then China Eastern Airlines
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France and Austrian Airlines, then Hainan Airlines
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    Austrian Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways and Austrian Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines
    British Airways logo
    Austrian Airlines logo
    GS
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)Austrian Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more
    Austrian Airlines logo
    3U
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
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    Korean Air logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    Hainan Airlines logo
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)EVA Air and Austrian Airlines, then Spring Airlines
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    Austrian Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way
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VIE to XIY: common questions

How many miles does VIE to XIY cost?

In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $80.11. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700). 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 VIE to XIY?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Vienna (VIE) to Xian (XIY).

How far is Vienna from Xian by plane?

Vienna (VIE) and Xian (XIY) are 4,589 miles (7,386 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book VIE to XIY award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Vienna and Xian?

The most direct connections are through Budapest (BUD), Chengdu (TFU), Istanbul (IST), Beijing (PEK) and Milan (MXP). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.

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.