Astana (NQZ) to Xian (XIY) flights
An economy award from Astana (NQZ) to Xian (XIY) starts at 18,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Xian (XIY): Air China. The two airports are 2,179 miles (3,507 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Urumqi, Yining and Almaty and more.
How many miles NQZ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 18,000 | $15–100 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 25,000 | $43–128 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 30,000 | $40–125 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 35,000 | $15–100 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 40,000 | $15–100 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $59.80–494.80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 45,500 | $15–100 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 55,000 | $35–400 |
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 NQZ to XIY
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book NQZ to XIY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
NQZ to XIY with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Urumqi (URC)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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BK+6 - Via Yining (YIN)FlyArystan, then China Eastern Airlines and Spring AirlinesFS
- Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan the whole wayDV
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FS - Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
IQ - Via Bishkek (BSZ)Qazaq Air, then Loong AirIQGJ
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVFSDV
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana and 2 more, then Loong Air and China Eastern AirlinesHYFS+1GJ
- Via Dushanbe (DYU)Somon Air, then Loong AirSZGJ
- Via Samarkand (SKD)Qazaq Air, then Loong AirIQGJ
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Air Astana, then 9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 moreAQ+2
- Via Seoul (ICN)Air Astana, then Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more
NQZ to XIY: common questions
How many miles does NQZ to XIY cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (35,000). 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 NQZ to XIY?
Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Astana (NQZ) to Xian (XIY).
How far is Astana from Xian by plane?
Astana (NQZ) and Xian (XIY) are 2,179 miles (3,507 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NQZ to XIY award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Astana and Xian?
The most direct connections are through Urumqi (URC), Yining (YIN), Almaty (ALA), Novosibirsk (OVB) and Bishkek (BSZ). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Southern Airlines through Urumqi.
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.