Gloucester to Xi’an flights
Xi’an lies 11,151 km (6,929 mi) north of Gloucester, +12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 3 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Gloucester | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | China |
| Population | 150,012 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 93 m (305 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | YOW, 4 km out | XIY, 26 km out |
Clocks in Xi’an are 12 h ahead of Gloucester right now, so a 15 h 3 min journey lands 27 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Xi’an
Crossing from Canada into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Gloucester
Gloucester is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 12 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 20 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 75 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 77 km).
Arriving in Xi’an
Xi’an is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | XIY | 26 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,572 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Gloucester?
11,151 km (6,929 mi) in a straight line, north of Gloucester.
How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Xi’an by air?
About 15 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gloucester and Xi’an?
Xi’an is 12 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/Toronto).
Which airports are used for Gloucester to Xi’an flights?
Typically Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What currency do I need in Xi’an?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.