Xi’an to Kastamonu flights
Kastamonu lies 6,441 km (4,002 mi) north-west of Xi’an, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 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 | Kastamonu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 13 million | 125,622 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 786 m (2,579 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | KFS, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kastamonu are 5 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 9 h journey lands only 4 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kastamonu
Crossing from China into Turkey: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Kastamonu
Kastamonu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kastamonu Airport (KFS), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,382 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kastamonu Airport (regional) | KFS | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,382 ft | 3,520 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,441 km (4,002 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 Kastamonu from Xi’an?
6,441 km (4,002 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Kastamonu by air?
About 9 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 Kastamonu?
Kastamonu is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Kastamonu flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Kastamonu Airport (KFS).
What currency do I need in Kastamonu?
The Lira (TRY).
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.