Karamay (KRY) to Xian (XIY) flights

An economy award from Karamay (KRY) to Xian (XIY) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Karamay (KRY) to Xian (XIY): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,472 miles (2,369 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Urumqi, Turpan and Korla and more.
How many miles KRY to XIY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $35–370 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 23,000 | $25–180 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KRY to XIY
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book KRY to XIY 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
KRY to XIY with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Urumqi (URC)Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and 7 moreUQEU3U
BK+6 - Via Turpan (TLQ)Chengdu Airlines, then 9 AirEUAQ
- Via Korla (KRL)Gestair, then China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 3 moreG5

GS+2 - Via Bole (BPL)Gestair, then China Eastern AirlinesG5

- Via Kuqa (KCA)Chengdu Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesEU

- Via Yining (YIN)Air China and Gestair, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines
G5

- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U

3U - Via Aksu (AKU)Gestair, then Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 moreG5

3U - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way



- Via Hotan (HTN)Urumqi Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesUQ

KRY to XIY: common questions
How many miles does KRY to XIY cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KRY to XIY?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Karamay (KRY) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Karamay from Xian by plane?
Karamay (KRY) and Xian (XIY) are 1,472 miles (2,369 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KRY to XIY 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.
Where can I connect between Karamay and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Urumqi (URC), Turpan (TLQ), Korla (KRL), Bole (BPL) and Kuqa (KCA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.
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.
