Vienna (VIE) to Xian (XIY) flights
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.
Airlines flying nonstop from VIE to XIY
- 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.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
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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- Via Chengdu (TFU)Hainan Airlines, then China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines

3U - Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way



- Via Milan (MXP)Ryanair, then China Eastern Airlines


- Via Paris (CDG)Air France and Austrian Airlines, then Hainan Airlines



- Via London (LHR)British Airways and Austrian Airlines, then Tianjin Airlines

GS - Via Shanghai (PVG)Austrian Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Air China and 6 more
3U
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- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way




- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Hainan Airlines the whole way
3U
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- Via Bangkok (BKK)EVA Air and Austrian Airlines, then Spring Airlines



- Via Singapore (SIN)Scoot the whole way



VIE to XIY: common questions
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.
How many miles does VIE to XIY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for VIE to XIY with taxes and fees.
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.