# Distance from Orlando (MCO) to Xi'an (SIA)

> 12,945 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,945 km / 8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 10° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 23:31 in Orlando, it's 11:31 in Xi'an)
- **Elevation difference**: 96 ft (SIA is lower than MCO)

## Airports

### [Orlando International Airport (MCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mco-orlando-orlando-international-airport/1ef266df-2a32-62ea-b6f0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Orlando, United States
- ICAO: KMCO
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 28.430000, -81.310000
- Elevation: 96 ft

### [Xiguan Airport (SIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sia-xian-xiguan-airport/1ef266e0-1f2f-6338-8e46-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xi'an, China
- ICAO: ZLSN
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 34.380000, 109.120000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:31 in Orlando, it's 11:31 in Xi'an.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Orlando International Airport (MCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mco-orlando-orlando-international-airport/1ef266df-2a32-62ea-b6f0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xiguan Airport (SIA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sia-xian-xiguan-airport/1ef266e0-1f2f-6338-8e46-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)