Shigatse (RKZ) to Xining (XNN) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Shigatse (RKZ) to Xining (XNN): Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 888 miles (1,429 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chengdu, Chongqing and Xian.
Airlines flying nonstop from RKZ to XNN
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance

RKZ to XNN with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chengdu (CTU)Tibet Airlines the whole way



- Via Chongqing (CKG)Tibet Airlines the whole way
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- Via Xian (XIY)China Eastern Airlines the whole way




RKZ to XNN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from RKZ to XNN?
Tibet Airlines flies nonstop from Shigatse (RKZ) to Xining (XNN).
How far is Shigatse from Xining by plane?
Shigatse (RKZ) and Xining (XNN) are 888 miles (1,429 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does RKZ to XNN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RKZ to XNN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Shigatse and Xining?
The most direct connections are through Chengdu (CTU), Chongqing (CKG) and Xian (XIY). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Tibet Airlines through Chengdu.
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.