Xi’an to Cixi flights
Cixi lies 1,243 km (773 mi) east of Xi’an, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 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 | Cixi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 13 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | NGB, 44 km out |
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 Cixi
Cixi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH, 79 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo Lishe International Airport | NGB | 44 km (27 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | HGH | 79 km (49 mi) | 11,811 ft | 23 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Cixi
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Cixi. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (4). Guests have left 10 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cixi from Xi’an?
1,243 km (773 mi) in a straight line, east of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Cixi by air?
About 2 h 21 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 Cixi?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Cixi flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB); Cixi also has HGH, JNH.
Where can I stay in Cixi?
Our booking partner lists 7 places to stay in Cixi, bookable on this site.
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.