Xian (XIY) to Shigatse (RKZ) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Shigatse (RKZ): China Eastern Airlines and Tibet Airlines. The two airports are 1,192 miles (1,918 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Xining and Chongqing.
Airlines flying nonstop from XIY to RKZ
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Tibet AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book XIY to RKZ 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
XIY to RKZ with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Xining (XNN)Hainan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines, then Tibet Airlines
- Via Chongqing (CKG)Tianjin Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines and 2 more, then Tibet AirlinesGS
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XIY to RKZ: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from XIY to RKZ?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and Tibet Airlines fly nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Shigatse (RKZ).
How far is Xian from Shigatse by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Shigatse (RKZ) are 1,192 miles (1,918 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 RKZ 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 RKZ 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 RKZ with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Xian and Shigatse?
The most direct connections are through Xining (XNN) and Chongqing (CKG).
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.