China Β· 798 miles (1,284 km)

Xian (XIY) to Golmud (GOQ) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Golmud (GOQ): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 798 miles (1,284 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Xining and Lhasa/Lasa.

Airlines flying nonstop from XIY to GOQ

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

Book XIY to GOQ with points

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

XIY to GOQ with one stop

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

  • Via Xining (XNN)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
  • Via Lhasa/Lasa (LXA)Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then West Air (China)
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Tibet Airlines logo
    PN

XIY to GOQ: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from XIY to GOQ?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Golmud (GOQ).

How far is Xian from Golmud by plane?

Xian (XIY) and Golmud (GOQ) are 798 miles (1,284 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book XIY to GOQ 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 XIY to GOQ cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for XIY to GOQ with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Xian and Golmud?

The most direct connections are through Xining (XNN) and Lhasa/Lasa (LXA). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Xining.

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.