China · 1,472 miles (2,369 km)

Xian (XIY) to Karamay (KRY) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Karamay (KRY) 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 Xian (XIY) to Karamay (KRY): 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 XIY to KRY 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines10,000$35–370
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines23,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from XIY to KRY

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book XIY to KRY with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

XIY to KRY with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Urumqi (URC)Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines and 7 more, then Urumqi Airlines and Chengdu Airlines
    3U
    Spring Airlines logo
    BK
    +6
    UQ
    EU
  • Via Turpan (TLQ)9 Air, then Chengdu Airlines
    AQ
    EU
  • Via Korla (KRL)China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and 3 more, then Gestair
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Shandong Airlines logo
    GS
    +2
    G5
  • Via Bole (BPL)China Eastern Airlines, then Gestair
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    G5
  • Via Kuqa (KCA)China Eastern Airlines, then Chengdu Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    EU
  • Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then Air China and Gestair
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    G5
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    3U
    3U
    Air China logo
  • Via Aksu (AKU)Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Gestair
    Shandong Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    3U
    G5
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Hotan (HTN)China Eastern Airlines, then Urumqi Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    UQ

XIY to KRY: common questions

How many miles does XIY to KRY 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 XIY to KRY?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Karamay (KRY).

How far is Xian from Karamay by plane?

Xian (XIY) and Karamay (KRY) 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 XIY to KRY 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 Xian and Karamay?

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.