United States
ChinaChicago (ORD) to Xi'an (XIY) shipping route.
11,917 km by air, about 15 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Chicago (ORD) and Xi'an (XIY)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Chicago (ORD)AirXi'an (XIY)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 11,917 km (7,405 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,349 km |
| Flight time | 15 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Chicago (ORD) to Xi'an (XIY) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 11,917 km (6,435 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,349 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 15 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for ORD to XIY this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Chicago to Xi'an saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Chicago (ORD) in this directory, Xi'an (XIY) is the 43rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Chicago: Shanghai (11,901 km), Riyadh (11,794 km) and Jeddah (11,646 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Xi'an (XIY)?
11,917 km along the flight path (11,349 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Xi'an (XIY)?
About 15 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xi'an (XIY) to Chicago (ORD) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
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- Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL)1,025 km
- Chicago (ORD) to New York (JFK)1,247 km
- Chongqing (CKG) to Xi'an (XIY)590 km
- Chengdu (CTU) to Xi'an (XIY)656 km
- Beijing (PEK) to Xi'an (XIY)981 km
- Hangzhou (HGH) to Xi'an (XIY)1,250 km
- Shanghai (PVG) to Xi'an (XIY)1,336 km
- Guangzhou (CAN) to Xi'an (XIY)1,370 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.