Xian (XIY) to Astana (NQZ) flights
An economy award from Xian (XIY) to Astana (NQZ) starts at 18,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. One airline flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Astana (NQZ): 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 XIY to NQZ 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 | $13.50–60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 25,000 | $41.50–88 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 30,000 | $38.50–85 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 35,000 | $13.50–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 40,000 | $13.50–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $58.30–454.80 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 45,500 | $13.50–60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 55,000 | $33.50–360 |
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 XIY to NQZ
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book XIY to NQZ 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
XIY to NQZ 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 way3U
BK+6
FS - Via Yining (YIN)China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines, then FlyArystan
FS - Via Almaty (ALA)FlyArystan the whole wayFSDV
+2
- Via Novosibirsk (OVB)S7 Airlines the whole way
IQ - Via Bishkek (BSZ)Loong Air, then Qazaq AirGJIQ
- Via Shymkent (CIT)SCAT Airlines the whole wayDVDVFS
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Tashkent (TAS)Loong Air and China Eastern Airlines, then Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana and 2 moreGJHYFS+1
- Via Dushanbe (DYU)Loong Air, then Somon AirGJSZ
- Via Samarkand (SKD)Loong Air, then Qazaq AirGJIQ
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)9 Air, China Southern Airlines and 3 more, then Air AstanaAQ+2
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and 1 more, then Air Astana
XIY to NQZ: common questions
How many miles does XIY to NQZ cost?
In economy it starts at 18,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $13.50. 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 XIY to NQZ?
Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Xian (XIY) to Astana (NQZ).
How far is Xian from Astana by plane?
Xian (XIY) and Astana (NQZ) 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 XIY to NQZ 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 Xian and Astana?
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.