Distance From Kiel-Holtenau Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, KEL - XMN Distance

The distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is 5526 miles or 8893 kilometers or 4799 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kiel ( Germany ) to Xiamen ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kiel and Xiamen takes around 12 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kiel-Holtenau Airport, Kiel, Germany to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen, China is 12 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KEL - XMN

Kilometers		8893 km
Statute Miles		5526 miles
Nautical Miles		4799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 42 minutes

Kiel-Holtenau Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport Flight Route Map - KEL to XMN Flight Path

Location of Kiel-Holtenau Airport & Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kiel, Germany and Xiamen, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KEL - XMN

Time difference between Kiel (Germany) and Xiamen (China) is 7 Hours.
Xiamen time is 7 Hours ahead of Kiel.

Location	Local Time
Kiel (Germany)	2025-12-14, 00:56:29 CET
Xiamen (China)	2025-12-14, 07:56:29 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL / EDHK) Kiel, Germany

Destination

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) Xiamen, China