Xian (XIY) to Samarkand (SKD) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Samarkand (SKD): Loong Air. The two airports are 2,310 miles (3,718 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tashkent, Almaty and Astana and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from XIY to SKD
- GJLoong AirNot in an alliance
XIY to SKD with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Loong Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan Airways, Centrum Air and 1 moreGJ
HYC6UH - Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan the whole way
FSFS - Via Astana (NQZ)Air China, then Qazaq Air
IQ - Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
- Via Sanya (SYX)Air Changan, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then SCAT Airlines9H+2
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XIY to SKD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from XIY to SKD?
Loong Air flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Samarkand (SKD).
How far is Xian from Samarkand by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Samarkand (SKD) are 2,310 miles (3,718 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does XIY to SKD 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 SKD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Xian and Samarkand?
The most direct connections are through Tashkent (TAS), Almaty (ALA), Astana (NQZ), Novosibirsk (OVB) and Sanya (SYX). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example FlyArystan through Almaty.
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.