Xi’an to Sanxia flights
Sanxia lies 1,586 km (985 mi) south-east of Xi’an, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 47 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 | Sanxia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 13 million | 115,185 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | TPE, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sanxia
Crossing from China into Taiwan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (TWD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +886; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Sanxia
Sanxia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, 23 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sanxia from Xi’an?
1,586 km (985 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Sanxia by air?
About 2 h 47 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 Sanxia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Sanxia flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE); Sanxia also has TSA.
What currency do I need in Sanxia?
The Dollar (TWD).
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.