Xi’an to Plovdiv flights
Plovdiv lies 7,105 km (4,415 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 52 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 | Plovdiv | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Bulgaria |
| Population | 13 million | 329,489 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 163 m (535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | PDV, 13 km out |
Clocks in Plovdiv are 5 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 9 h 52 min journey lands only 4 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Plovdiv
Crossing from China into Bulgaria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Plovdiv
Plovdiv is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv International Airport | PDV | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,202 ft | 597 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,105 km (4,415 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 Plovdiv from Xi’an?
7,105 km (4,415 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Plovdiv by air?
About 9 h 52 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 Plovdiv?
Plovdiv is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Plovdiv flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Plovdiv International Airport (PDV).
What currency do I need in Plovdiv?
The Lev (BGN).
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.