Xi’an to Debrecen flights
Debrecen lies 7,094 km (4,408 mi) north-west of Xi’an, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 51 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 | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Hungary |
| Population | 13 million | 202,402 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | DEB, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 710000 | 4000–4225 |
Clocks in Debrecen are 6 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 9 h 51 min journey lands only 3 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Debrecen
Crossing from China into Hungary: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Forint (HUF); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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 Debrecen
Debrecen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,196 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Oradea International Airport (OMR, 60 km), Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,196 ft | 359 ft |
| Oradea International Airport | OMR | 60 km (37 mi) | 8,267 ft | 465 ft |
| Satu Mare International Airport (regional) | SUJ | 96 km (60 mi) | 8,160 ft | 405 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,094 km (4,408 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 Debrecen from Xi’an?
7,094 km (4,408 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Debrecen by air?
About 9 h 51 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 Debrecen?
Debrecen is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Debrecen flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB); Debrecen also has OMR, SUJ.
What currency do I need in Debrecen?
The Forint (HUF).
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.