Xi’an to Bokhtar flights
Bokhtar lies 3,604 km (2,239 mi) west of Xi’an, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 22 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.
| Xi’an | Bokhtar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Tajikistan |
| Population | 13 million | 110,800 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 426 m (1,398 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5 (Asia/Dushanbe) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | KQT, 8 km out |
Clocks in Bokhtar are 3 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 5 h 22 min journey lands only 2 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bokhtar
Crossing from China into Tajikistan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Somoni (TJS); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +992; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bokhtar
Bokhtar is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bokhtar International Airport (KQT), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,497 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dushanbe International Airport (DYU, 79 km), Kulob International Airport (TJU, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bokhtar International Airport | KQT | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,497 ft | 1,473 ft |
| Dushanbe International Airport | DYU | 79 km (49 mi) | 10,170 ft | 2,575 ft |
| Kulob International Airport | TJU | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,293 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,604 km (2,239 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Bokhtar from Xi’an?
3,604 km (2,239 mi) in a straight line, west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Bokhtar by air?
About 5 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xi’an and Bokhtar?
Bokhtar is 3 h behind at the moment (Asia/Dushanbe against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Bokhtar flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Bokhtar International Airport (KQT); Bokhtar also has DYU, TJU.
What currency do I need in Bokhtar?
The Somoni (TJS).
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.