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London (LHR) to Xi'an (XIY) shipping route.

8,656 km by air, about 11 h 36 min in transit.

Distance8,656 km8,244 km straight line
Transit time11 h 36 min800 km/h block speed
FromLHRUnited Kingdom
ToXIYChina

Air Distance Between Airports: London (LHR) and Xi'an (XIY)

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London (LHR)AirXi'an (XIY)

Air freight transit time

MeasureValue
Airport to Airport Distance8,656 km (5,379 mi)
Straight line8,244 km
Flight time11 h 36 min
Assumption800 km/h block speed

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About the London (LHR) to Xi'an (XIY) shipping route by air

London to Xi'an by air: flight distance 8,656 km, heading north east from the United Kingdom to China. The shortest line over the globe is 8,244 km, and real airways add the rest.

Flight time is about 11 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. 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 LHR 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 London to Xi'an saves money. The shipment crosses from the United Kingdom into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.

Among 69 routes from London (LHR) in this directory, Xi'an (XIY) is the 40th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from London: Chennai (8,647 km), Beijing (8,562 km) and Bengaluru (8,449 km).

FAQ

What is the flight distance from London (LHR) to Xi'an (XIY)?

8,656 km along the flight path (8,244 km great circle).

What is the flight time from London (LHR) to Xi'an (XIY)?

About 11 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 London (LHR) has its own page with the same distance and route.

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