Flight to Istanbul
Xi’an → Istanbul · about ~8h 20m in the air
Flight to Erbil
Istanbul → Erbil · about ~2h 5m in the air
Xi’an → Erbil
China to Iraq · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Xi’an?
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About the trip from Xi’an to Erbil
Xi’an (China) and Erbil (Iraq) are 5,786 km (3,595 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Istanbul: ~13h 25m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by flight via Dubai, takes ~11h 45m. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need. It's a long trip, so you could break it with a night in Istanbul, about 9h 20m in.
Step by step
- Flight from Xi’an to Istanbul: ~8h 20m in the air, 6,833 km
- Flight from Istanbul to Erbil: ~2h 5m in the air, 1,412 km
Every route we know
- Flight, via Istanbul: ~13h 25m, 1 change
- Flight, via Dubai: ~11h 45m, 1 change
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.