Direct (nonstop) flights from Wuhan to Xian

3 airlines fly nonstop from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). It's 406 miles (653 km), about 1h 48m in the air. Operated by Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

WUH
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
🇨🇳 Wuhan, China
XIY
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
🇨🇳 Xian, China
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
406 mi
653 km
CO₂/pax
75 kg
−56 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Air China +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Air China Air China China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines

Route data last updated: May 31, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Air China CA Air China
Route
WUH → XIY
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
406 mi
China Southern Airlines CZ China Southern Airlines
Route
WUH → XIY
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
406 mi
China Eastern Airlines MU China Eastern Airlines
Route
WUH → XIY
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
406 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Wuhan to Xian with one stop · direct emits 75 kg CO₂ per passenger

WUH ENH (Enshi) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 10m (284 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (286 mi) Total: ~2h 15m 🍃 131 kg CO₂ (+75% vs. direct)
Leg 1
WUH → ENH
1h 10m · 284 mi
View WUH to ENH flights →
Leg 2
ENH → XIY
1h 5m · 286 mi
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WUH DYG (Dayong) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 5m (254 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (380 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 142 kg CO₂ (+89% vs. direct)
Leg 1
WUH → DYG
1h 5m · 254 mi
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Leg 2
DYG → XIY
1h 30m · 380 mi
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WUH ENY (Yan'an) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 58m (478 mi) Leg 2: 48m (146 mi) Total: ~2h 46m 🍃 141 kg CO₂ (+88% vs. direct)
Leg 1
WUH → ENY
1h 58m · 478 mi
View WUH to ENY flights →
Leg 2
ENY → XIY
48m · 146 mi
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WUH CKG (Chongqing) XIY
Leg 1: 1h 45m (459 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (348 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 174 kg CO₂ (+132% vs. direct)
Leg 1
WUH → CKG
1h 45m · 459 mi
View WUH to CKG flights →
Leg 2
CKG → XIY
1h 30m · 348 mi
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WUH UYN (Yulin) XIY
Leg 1: 2h 5m (585 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (274 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 184 kg CO₂ (+145% vs. direct)
Leg 1
WUH → UYN
2h 5m · 585 mi
View WUH to UYN flights →
Leg 2
UYN → XIY
1h 10m · 274 mi
View UYN to XIY flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Wuhan to Xian?

A nonstop flight from Wuhan (WUH) to Xian (XIY) takes approximately 1 hours and 48 minutes. The distance is 406 miles (653 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Wuhan to Xian?

3 airlines: Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Wuhan to Xian?

Yes. 3 airlines: Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.

How far is Wuhan from Xian?

The flight distance from Wuhan to Xian is 406 miles (653 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Wuhan to Xian?

At 1h 48m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Wuhan to Xian?

Roughly 75 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 375 km.

Is the return flight from Xian to Wuhan also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wuhan to Xian?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.