Xi’an to Florence flights
Florence lies 8,001 km (4,972 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 11 h 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 | Florence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 13 million | 367,150 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | FLR, 5 km out |
Clocks in Florence are 6 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 11 h journey lands only 5 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Florence
Crossing from China into Italy: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
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 Florence
Florence is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,118 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Pisa International Airport (PSA, 69 km), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, 84 km), Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Airport, Peretola | FLR | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,118 ft | 142 ft |
| Pisa International Airport | PSA | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,820 ft | 6 ft |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | BLQ | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,196 ft | 123 ft |
| Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (regional) | FRL | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,907 ft | 97 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,001 km (4,972 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 Florence from Xi’an?
8,001 km (4,972 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Florence by air?
About 11 h, 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 Florence?
Florence is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Florence flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR); Florence also has PSA, BLQ, FRL.
What currency do I need in Florence?
The Euro (EUR).
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.