Xi’an to Novara flights
Novara lies 8,084 km (5,023 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 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 | Novara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 13 million | 101,916 |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | XIY, 26 km out | MXP, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 710000 | 28100 |
Clocks in Novara are 6 h behind Xi’an right now, so a 11 h 7 min journey lands only 5 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Novara
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 Novara
Novara is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 12,861-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Milano Linate Airport (LIN, 51 km), Turin Airport (TRN, 81 km), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 88 km), Lugano Airport (LUG, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,861 ft | 768 ft |
| Milano Linate Airport | LIN | 51 km (32 mi) | 8,012 ft | 353 ft |
| Turin Airport | TRN | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,827 ft | 989 ft |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | BGY | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,429 ft | 782 ft |
| Lugano Airport (regional) | LUG | 66 km (41 mi) | 4,642 ft | 915 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Novara from Xi’an?
8,084 km (5,023 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Xi’an.
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Novara by air?
About 11 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 Novara?
Novara is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Xi’an to Novara flights?
Typically Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP); Novara also has LIN, TRN, BGY, LUG.
What currency do I need in Novara?
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.