Xi’an to Kırıkkale flights
Kırıkkale lies 6,521 km (4,052 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 7 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 | Kırıkkale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 13 million | 186,960 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 731 m (2,398 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | ESB, 54 km out |
| Postal codes | 710000 | 99100 |
Clocks in Kırıkkale are 5 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 9 h 7 min journey lands only 4 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kırıkkale
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 Kırıkkale
Kırıkkale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 12,303-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esenboğa International Airport | ESB | 54 km (34 mi) | 12,303 ft | 3,125 ft |
Book a flight to Kırıkkale
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Kırıkkale
Live rooms and prices for Kırıkkale are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Kırıkkale
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Kırıkkale from Xi’an?
6,521 km (4,052 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Kırıkkale by air?
About 9 h 7 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 Kırıkkale?
Kırıkkale is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Kırıkkale flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What currency do I need in Kırıkkale?
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.